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B. Payments from these programs are treated as follows:

1. A wage or salary paid under Programs for Older Americans is counted as earned income subject to the general policies regarding earned income.

2. Anything provided under the Programs for Older Americans other than a wage or salary is not counted as income.

Source: Social Security Act §1902 (r)(2); 42 CFR § 435.601(b) (Rev 1994).

Rule 7.59: Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

A. This program is defined as follows:

1. The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), which became effective July 1, 2000, establishes a national workforce preparation and employment system to meet the needs of businesses, job seekers and those who want to further their careers.

B. Payments from this program are treated as follows:

1. Based on the type, amount and frequency of the income received, e.g., wages, stipends, bonuses, incentive payments, etc., the income will be evaluated under the general rules pertaining to income and income exclusions.

2. Any payments that represent supportive services (child care, transportation, medical care, meals, etc.) which are social services, not income, will be disregarded.

Source: Social Security Act §1902 (r)(2); 42 CFR § 435.601(b) (Rev 1994).

Rule 7.60: Job Corps.

A. This program is defined as follows:

1. The Job Corps is a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program.

B. Income from this program is treated as follows:

1. A Job Corps participant who is a student under age 22 qualifies for the student earned income exclusion.

2. The living allowance is wages.

3. The readjustment allowance is income including any amount deducted to pay the participant's share of a dependent's allowance, is wages.