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Title 8: Medicaid Page 57 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter E: Income Non-MAGI-Related Self-Employment Revised April 11, 2025 Determining Income from Self-Employment
Mr. A earned $3,000 in self-employment income from January through June. Mr. A does not expect to earn any self-employment income from July through December. Mr. A’s countable self-employment income for July through December is $250 per month ($3,000 divided by 12 months). Note: Refer to NJA0094, Income under Rental Income or Losses for the process to enter this type of income in ELIAS. Non-MAGI-Related Veterans Affairs Payments Legal reference: 20 CFR 416.1121 The Veterans Administration (VA) makes many types of payments to clients and their families. The chart that follows is a summary of VA benefits and treatment of benefits. After the chart is a more detailed explanation of each type of benefit.
Type of VA Benefits Treatment of VA Benefit Compensation Countable unearned income. Pension Countable unearned income. Aid and Attendance Third-party medical payment, count for client participation only. Do not divert to community spouse. Housebound Allowance Third-party medical payment, count for client participation only. Do not divert to community spouse. Clothing Allowance Not considered income. Dependent Allowance (Augmented Benefit) Countable income to the dependent unless the exception under Payments for Dependents applies. Educational Benefit Countable unearned income. Exception: Do not count the portion that is the veteran’s contribution or the portion for social services such as vocational rehabilitation. Exclude the cost of tuition and educational expenses and fees. Adjustments for Unusual Medical Expenses Not considered income. Do not divert to community spouse. Use Authorization for Release of Information, form 470-0461 or 470-0461(S) to request income verification from the VA. Include the following on the form: What type(s) of benefits is the person receiving? What is the gross monthly amount?