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

Rule 8.13: Nazi Persecution Payments.

A. These payments are defined as follows: 1. Payments made to individuals because of their status as victims of Nazi persecution include German Reparation payments and payments under provisions of the Nazi Persecution Victims Eligibility Act.

B. These payments are treated as follows:

1. Payments from any source to individuals because of their status as victims of Nazi persecution are excluded from income and resources.

2. Interest on unspent payments on victims of Nazi persecution is excluded from income effective July 2004.

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

Rule 8.14: Netherlands WUV Payments to Victims of Persecution.

A. These payments are defined as follows:

1. Payments by the Dutch Government to Dutch/non-Dutch persons in WWII, who were victims of persecution due to religion, race, beliefs or homosexuality and are presently suffering from disabilities and illnesses as a result of that persecution

B. These payments are treated as follows:

1. WUV payments are excluded from income.

2. Interest earned on unspent WUV payments is excluded from income effective July 2004.

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

Rule 8.15: Radiation Exposure Compensation Trust Fund (RECF).

A. These payments are defined as follows:

1. Lump sum payments made to individuals who contracted certain diseases after radiation exposure due to nuclear testing and uranium mining.

B. These payments are treated as follows:

1. Payments from RECF are excluded from income.

2. Interest earned on unspent payments is excluded from income effective July 2004.