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Worker's Compensation may be awarded to an injured employee or his survivors under federal and state worker's compensation statutes. Payment may be made in a lump sum payment or in monthly payments. 2840.30.05 WORKER’S COMPENSATION (MED 1, 2, 4) Worker’s Compensation is treated as unearned income and is counted when determining a client’s eligibility. Refer to IHCPPM 2890.10.45 for verification requirements. 2840.30.10 WORKER’S COMPENSATION (MED 3) For MAGI, Worker’s Compensation is not taxable income if it is paid pursuant to a worker’s compensation act or statute. Therefore, Worker’s Compensation is not counted in the calculation of MAGI for household income. 2840.35.00 STRIKE BENEFITS Strike Benefits may be awarded to employees who are striking against their employer and are considered countable unearned income. 2840.40.00 MILITARY ALLOTMENTS An individual may be receiving or be eligible to receive a Military Allotment if the spouse, adult child, or parent, is in the United States Armed Forces. 2840.40.05 MILITARY ALLOTMENTS (MED 1, 2, 4) These payments are counted as unearned income. If the individual in the military makes money available to the applicant or participating AG, the money is a contribution to the AG. Usually this is done by direct deposit into a joint checking account. 2840.40.10 MILITARY ALLOTMENTS (MED 3)