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• BENDEX • The entitlement letter if the unrounded gross benefit and "net payment amount" are clearly specified.

For MAGI (MED 3) applicants, the applicant will attest to the Social Security benefit income on the application. If there are discrepancies between the income information provided by the applicant and the electronic data or electronic data is not available, the worker will request documentation as set forth in IHCPPM 2890.00.00, which includes but is not limited to, the above-mentioned documents.47 2890.10.20 VERIFICATION OF VETERANS' BENEFITS (NON-MAGI, MED 1, 2, 4) Verification of Veterans' Benefits generally must be obtained by contacting the Department of Veterans' Affairs. If the veteran has no dependents, the amount can be verified by the benefit check or entitlement letter. However, if the benefit includes an allowance for dependents, the worker must request a breakdown of the benefit. If the Department of Veterans' Affairs will not provide such breakdown, the entire amount is considered income to the veteran. Refer to IHCPPM 2840.10.00. 2890.10.25 VERIFICATION OF RAILROAD RETIREMENT Verification of the gross monthly entitlement must be obtained. This is the full entitlement amount without the deduction of the Medicare Part B premium. Sources of verification include Railroad Retirement Board, or the entitlement letter. Railroad retirement benefit is combined with the Social Security amount and contained in one check for most railroad retirement recipients. For MAGI (MED 3) AGs, the applicant will attest to the railroad retirement benefit income on the application, and the worker will verify the income via electronic sources. If there are discrepancies between the income information provided by the applicant and the electronic data or electronic data is not available, the worker will request documentation as set forth in IHCPPM 2890.00.00, which includes but is not limited to, the above-mentioned documents.48 Refer to IHCPPM 2840.15.00. 2890.10.30 VERIFICATION OF BLACK LUNG BENEFITS Sources of Black Lung benefit verification include: • The benefit checks