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

Rule 8.16: Refunds of Taxes Paid on Real Property or Food.

A. These payments are defined as follows:

1. Any amount received from any public agency as a return or refund of taxes paid on real property or on food purchased.

B. These payments are treated as follows:

1. These refunds are excluded from income.

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

Rule 8.17: Victims’ Compensation Payments.

A. These payments are defined as follows:

1. Payments received from a fund established by a state to aid crime victims.

B. These payments are treated as follows:

1. Any payment received from a fund established by a state to aid victims of crime is excluded from income.

2. Unspent victims’ compensation assistance payments are excluded from resources for 9 months following the month or receipt.

3. Interest earned on unspent victims' compensation payments is not excluded from income or resources.

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

Part 104 Chapter 9: Sources and Treatment of Earned Income

Rule 9.1: Sick Pay.

A. These payments are defined as follows:

1. Sick pay is a payment made to or on behalf of an employee by an employer or a private third party (such as a union or insurance company) for sickness or accident disability. Sick pay is either wages or unearned income.

2. Payments under a Workers’ Compensation law are neither wages nor sick pay. Annual and sick leave payments are considered a continuation of salary.