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1. Lump sum payments made under EEOICPA, including reimbursement for medical expenses, are excluded from income and resources.

2. Effective July 2004, interest earned on unspent payments is excluded from income.

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

Rule 8.6: Filipino Veterans Compensation Fund Payments (FVECF).

A. These payments are defined as follows:

1. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed February 17, 2009, established a one-time payment to eligible Filipino veterans (or surviving spouse) who aided American troops during World War II. Must file within one year of enactment.

B. These payments are treated as follows:

1. The one-time FVECF payment is excluded from income.

2. The interest earned on an unspent payment is excluded from income.

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

Rule 8.7: Food Programs with Federal Involvement.

A. These payments are defined as follows:

1. SNAP;

2. School Lunch Program;

3. Child Nutrition Programs; and

4. Nutrition Programs for Older Americans.

B. These payments are treated as follows:

1. The value of food or assistance offered under these programs is excluded from income and resources.

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

Rule 8.8: Gifts to Children with Life Threatening Conditions.

A. These gifts are defined as follows: