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2615.60.05 DEFINITION OF VEHICLE

A vehicle is any conveyance that provides transportation or conveyance of persons or goods from place to place. Automobiles, trucks, vans, motorcycles, mopeds, boats, snowmobiles, and so forth are classified as vehicles. 2615.60.10 EXEMPT VEHICLES (S)

Federal regulations allow States to align vehicle exemptions with other programs. In Indiana, SNAP rules match the Child Care Program guidelines in determining values for vehicles. All vehicles are basically considered as exempt if used for or intended to be used for household transportation. Therefore, most vehicles should be considered as household transportation unless the AG claims the vehicle is specifically used for another purpose. For example: an AG states the car is a classic and only used to take to car shows.

Vehicles can also be totally exempt if one of the following applies: (f14) • The vehicle is used primarily (over 50% of the time the vehicle is used) for income producing purposes. Vehicles that meet these criteria and are owned by farmers remain exempt as a resource for one year from the date that self-employment from farming is terminated. • The vehicle annually produces income consistent with its fair market value, even if used only on a seasonal basis. o The exemptions will also apply during temporary periods of unemployment when the vehicle is not in use; for example, if a taxi driver is ill or if a fishing boat is frozen in the harbor. • The vehicle is necessary for long distance travel, other than daily commuting, that is essential to the employment of an AG member, such as the vehicle of a traveling salesperson or a migrant farm worker following the work stream. • The vehicle is used as the AG's home. • If the AG has a disabled member requiring transportation, that AG is entitled to vehicle exclusion. The exemption is limited to one vehicle per physically disabled member. o A member is considered to be disabled if the individual meets the criteria in Section 3210.10.25.05. A member is also considered to be disabled if the eligibility worker determines that the individual has a permanent or temporary physical disability. If the person appears to be disabled, no further verification is required. o If the person does not appear to be disabled and a physical disability is claimed, then the AG shall be required to provide a statement from a physician. • The value of vehicles necessary to carry the primary source of fuel for heating or water for home use is exempt. o This exception is only allowed when it is anticipated that the transported fuel or water will be the AG's primary source of fuel or water during the certification period. The AG should not be required to provide verification of the use of the vehicle unless the basis for the exclusion is questionable.