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Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 10 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count This income is evaluated as a possible lump-sum payment. If the income does not meet lump sum policy, only the amount actually released and received by the participant is counted as “Disability Benefits.” Radiation Exposure Compensation Income: Excluded No Railroad Retirement: Pension or Retirement Yes Refugee's Sponsor's Income: Excluded No Reimbursements: Excluded No Relocation Payments: Payments, received under Title II of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, are not counted. Excluded No Rental Income: Rental or Lease Income Yes Retirement Income: Pension or Retirement Yes Royalty, Dividends or Interest Income: Personal interest, dividend, and royalty income are countable. Interest, Dividend, Royalty Yes Salary, Wages or Commissions: Employment Yes Sale of Blood: Income from the sale of whole blood or blood plasma is considered self- employment income. Self- Employment Yes Scholarship: See educational income. Educational Grant or Loan Assistance No Section 8/HUD Utilities Payments: regardless of the payee. Excluded No Self-Employment Income: Self- Employment Yes Severance Pay: Severance pay represents a non-recurring compensation outside of regular earnings. It is treated as lump sum earned income. Lump Sum Yes