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becoming eligible for TANF are exempt as income. Additionally, no deduction is allowed for dependent care covered by these payments. These payments are income for the childcare provider who receives them. 2845.40.00 RADIATION EXPOSURE ACT BENEFITS Payments made from the Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund established under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act are exempt as income.36

2845.45.05 CRIME VICTIM PAYMENTS If a crime victim applies for assistance from any federal, state, or local government program that uses federal funds, the program may not include victim compensation benefits paid through the Crime Act of 1984 when determining income eligibility.37 Victim compensation payments are made to crime victims or their dependents for expenses such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, and psychological counseling. In Indiana, victim compensation payments are made through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute's Violent Crime Compensation Division. 2845.50.00 UTILITY EXPENSE PAYMENTS Payments made as a result of any federal law, such as HUD or FMHA, for the purpose of paying an AG's utility expenses, are exempt as income regardless of how they are paid. 2845.55.00 SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS UNDER WALKER V. BAKER CORPORATION, ET. AL. Payments made to individuals from the settlement fund in the class action lawsuit, Susan Walker v. Bayer Corporation, et. al. is exempt as income and resources in the Medicaid eligibility determination for non-MAGI (MED 1, 2, 4) AGs and are exempt as income for MAGI (MED 3) AGs.38 2845.60.00 MILITARY SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE Enlisted members of the Armed Forces may receive a cash benefit up to $500 per month. The benefits are issued by the Department of Defense and are shown on the member's Leave and Earnings Statement as Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance. This form is the standard wage information form used by the military.