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ineligible for other reasons during the disposal period, the case is to be discontinued in the usual manner.

Regardless of whether ineligibility occurs during the six-month period or afterwards, the amount of the resulting overpayment may not be calculated, nor may recovery be initiated until the property is sold. The situation must be monitored regarding a continuing good faith effort to dispose of the property. When the property is sold, recovery of the overpayment should be initiated.

If the net proceeds, together with all other resources from the original resource determination, exceed the resource limit, there is an overpayment. The amount to be recovered, however, cannot exceed the net proceeds from the sale of the property. Continuing eligibility based on current resources and all other factors must be determined.

The recovery of any overpayments unrelated to the sale of the property and the conditional payment agreement, such as an overpayment resulting from unreported earnings, would not be delayed pending the sale of the property. 2625.05.00 PLAN FOR ACHIEVING SELF-SUPPORT (S)

Resources necessary for the fulfillment of a Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) under SSI are exempt. 2627.00.00 HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Health Savings Accounts are exempt as a resource if the account is restricted to use for qualified medical expenses only. The terms of the Health Savings Account are required to be verified to determine if the account can be used for purposes other than qualified medical expenses. 2630.00.00 RESOURCES EXEMPTED UNDER FEDERAL LAW

Each program has specific resources which are exempt by federal law. These exemptions are discussed in the following sections. 2630.05.00 BENEFITS UNDER FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAM

Certain benefits which are intended to meet the nutritional needs of low-income individuals are exempt. (f19) 2630.05.05 WIC BENEFITS

Benefits received through the Women's, Infant's, and Children's (WIC) Program are exempt. (f20) These payments are usually made through vouchers and can be used to purchase specific items for pregnant or nursing women and young children.