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• 1099G from the DWD showing the previous year’s draw of benefits. • Note: The client cannot show bank statements because withholding and other taxes may already have been deducted. Veteran’s Benefits Veteran’s benefits should be counted as income. A copy of the most recent benefit check, an entitlement letter, or a statement from the Veterans Administration are all acceptable documentation of VA benefits. Veteran’s Benefits also include the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury. Worker’s Compensation Worker’s Compensation may be awarded to an injured employee or his survivors under state and federal statute. Benefits are paid either in a lump sum or, more likely, as a monthly payment. Benefits should be counted as income.

Worker’s Compensation is either paid by an insurance company or by the employer out of a self-insurance fund. In either case, the individual should have an “Agreement to Compensation” form which states the amount of the benefit. Worker’s Compensation can also be verified by calling the Worker’s Compensation Board of Indiana at (317) 232-3808. LSPs will be asked if they have a release of information form signed and on file.

6.2 What is Not Counted as Income? In computing a household’s eligibility for EAP, certain types of income are to be excluded. In addition, assets are not to be included. This includes assets held by and/or disposed of as a part of a household member’s business. Unlike some other federally funded programs, there is no asset test or resource limit for EAP. The total value of a household’s assets does not affect its eligibility for benefits. Only the income produced by the assets is used in the eligibility determination. LSPs are to exclude the below types of income. Income of Household Members Under Eighteen (18) The income of any household member under 18 years old at the time of application is excluded from the household’s eligibility determination. This would be such things like babysitting, mowing the lawn, or working a part-time after school job. If a household member is under age eighteen (18) but is emancipated, then that emancipated person becomes an adult, has their own household, and income is counted. For more information on Indiana Law concerning emancipation, see Indiana Code §31-34-20-6. Income of High School/College Student Income for high school students who are a dependent member of the household is not counted. High school student’s income should not be counted, even if the student is over 18. Proof of enrollment in school or report card must be included.