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16. Benefits received by an a/b as a representative payee for another individual who is incompetent or incapable of handling his affairs. Such benefits must be accounted for separate from the a/b’s own income/resources.
17. Special one-time payments such as energy, weatherization assistance, disaster assistance, or Work First emergency assistance.
18. The value of the U. S. Department of Agriculture donated foods such as surplus commodities.
19. Payments made under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, P.L. 92-203.
20. Any payment received under Title II of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
21. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 payments regardless of whether the payment is made to the a/b or the vendor.
22. HUD Community Development Block Grant funds received to finance the renovation of a privately-owned residence.
23. Adoption assistance.
24. Title XX funds received to pay for services rendered by another individual or agency.
25. Refunds of income taxes. Any amount received as a refund of taxes paid is excluded from countable income. Refer to MA-2230, Financial Resources, for treatment as a resource.
26. Income deemed to a Work First budget unit.
27. Plan to Achieve Self-Support, (PASS) Refer to VI. for Non-Countable Earned Income.
28. Reimbursement for transportation expenses for use of a/b’s own vehicle which is used to obtain medical care or treatment.
29. Japanese Restitution Payments
30. German Reparation Payments
31. Agent Orange Settlement Payments, including Spina Bifida payments to a child of a Vietnam or Korean-war veteran