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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Factors

Reissued August 11, 2025

Page 19 of I-1530 Replacing February 17, 2025

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• Actually received,

• Credited to the applicant/beneficiary’s account and available for use, or

• Set aside for the applicant/beneficiary’s use.

IRREGULAR OR INFREQUENT INCOME

Count irregular or infrequent income in the month of receipt according to the particular type of income.

Examples of irregular or infrequent income are lease arrangements for mineral and surface rights, mineral rights, and royalties.

Irregular or Infrequent Income Exclusion

Income that is received either infrequently or irregularly may be excluded from any type case, provided the total of such income does not exceed $30 per quarter for earned income and/or $60 per quarter for unearned income.

In order for this exclusion to apply, income need only be one or the other of:

• Infrequent - income received no more than once in a calendar quarter from a single source; or

• Irregular - income not reasonably expected

Winnings from Gambling, Lottery and Other Prizes

Count as unearned income in the month of receipt.

Note: Gambling losses are not subtracted from gambling winnings when determining an applicant/beneficiary's countable income. If an individual claims gambling as a profession and files tax returns to that effect, consider as self-employment.

If an individual is offered a choice between an in-kind item and cash, the amount of cash offered is counted regardless of which one the individual chooses or the value of the in-kind item.