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reduced, the individual has the right to appeal this determination. The letter of decision that Central Office issues will explain these obligations and appeal rights. 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.59 2630.05.05 WIC BENEFITS Benefits received through the Women's, Infant's, and Children's (WIC) Program is exempt. These payments are usually made through vouchers and can be used to purchase specific items for pregnant or nursing women and young children. 2630.05.10 OLDER AMERICANS ACT Benefits received under Title VII, Nutrition Program for the Elderly of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, are exempt. 2630.05.15 CHILD NUTRITION ACT The value of supplemental food assistance received under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended, is exempt.60

2630.05.20 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT The special food service program for children under the National School Lunch Act, as amended, is exempt.61