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2890.10.45 VERIFICATION OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION (NON-MAGI, MED 1, 2, 4) Inquiries regarding entitlement to benefits are to be directed to the Industrial Board, Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Room W-196, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. Verification of the amount of such payment, payment receipt date intervals, and the length of time for which payments are approved is to be obtained by viewing the award notice in the possession of the individual, or by contacting the Industrial Board. When contacting the Industrial Board, the name of the employee, the date of injury, and the name of the employer should be given. If a portion of the award is verified as being designated for medical, legal, or related expenses paid or deducted at the source and is not controlled by the individual, that portion is to be deducted from the amount of the award when determining the amount of the payment that is available to the individual. Refer to sections under IHCPPM 2840.30. 2890.10.50 VERIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL INCOME All student income from educational grants, scholarships, and loans must be verified and documented. For non-MAGI (MED 1, 2, 4) AGs, documentation must include the name of the educational institution and the amounts of any grants, scholarships, and loans; the type of assistance, the dates covered, and expenses covered (earmarked by each source of income). If the income includes grants or scholarships which are not automatically exempt (see IHCPPM 2860.65.00), the school must also verify whether the funds are sent directly to the school or to the student. If the school receives the educational income directly and the amount exceeds the student's documented educational expenses, a financial aid administrator must be questioned as to whether the school expects to refund the difference to the student at some point. (See IHCPPM 2860.10.00 for additional information on non-exempt educational income.) Verification may be obtained in writing or by telephoning the school or loan office. A written agreement with the lending institution which contains the necessary dates and that is signed by the individual will also serve as documentation. For MAGI (MED 3) AGs, only scholarships, awards, or fellowship grants used for non-educational expenses, such as living expenses, are taxable income and are utilized for the calculation of MAGI.51 The applicant will attest to the 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 2890.00.00.52