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These recurring lump sum installments are excluded as income. 2880.10.00 SUBSTANTIAL LOTTERY OR GAMBLING WINNINGS

Lottery/gambling winnings of $4500 (amount effective 10/01/2024) or more (amount to be updated with COLA changes annually) result in discontinuance of SNAP benefits. Lottery/gambling winnings in excess of the threshold results in a loss of eligibility without regard to whether the assistance group is in excess of income or resource limits. (f33) 2885.00.00 DEEMED INCOME

Deemed income refers to a special budgeting calculation in which a portion of an individual's income is considered available to participating AG members. An individual whose income may be deemed differs by program. Deemed income is considered as unearned income in the budget.

For additional information regarding deeming, refer to Section 3450.45. 2890.00.00 VERIFICATION OF INCOME

All income must be documented and verified.

Income can be verified through a written, phone, or personal collateral contact with the employer or source of income. When verifying income, the date and source of verification and the receipt date and amount of income received must be recorded.

If verification is obtained by phone, the name, position, and phone number of the person providing the information must be recorded in the system along with the date of contact.

The eligibility worker is responsible for obtaining and verifying all pertinent information regarding the financial situation of the applicant/recipient in order to make accurate determinations of initial and continuing eligibility. The applicant/recipient must supply required documents and records and must assist in obtaining verifications.

All documents must be completed and signed by the appropriate individuals (for example, the employer, and the client). Written statements from third parties must include contact information including phone number of the person signing the statement. Documentation may also be supported by comments entered in the eligibility system. For time standards and responsibility for verification refer to Sections 2025.00, 2215.15.00 and 2220.00. 2890.05.00 VERIFICATION OF EARNED INCOME

All earned income must be verified by the source. Information that must be verified includes: • the first and last dates of employment; • the first and last day of pay; • gross income, including overtime and tips;