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2. Count the gross entitlement amount as income to the entitled retiree or individual survivor, even when additional monies for other family members are included in the payment.

G. Worker's Compensation

Definition - Benefits resulting from loss of employment due to injury on the job.

At application and review, explore potential benefits for each budget unit member. If receipt of Worker's Compensation is denied but disability/incapacitation occurred during employment, contact the employer to determine eligibility for Worker's Compensation.

1. Verification sources

a. Contact the employer.

b. Current check.

c. Award letter. However, an increase may have occurred since the date of the award letter.

2. The countable amount is the gross amount less expenses incurred in obtaining the income or which are necessary for entitlement (such as attorney fees, court costs, filing fees, birth or death certificate fees, and medical fees for exams). You may accept applicant's statement of expenses.

Example: Jessie Snow received a Worker's Compensation award of $3,250. However, in pursuing her claim, she incurred $100 in medical fees and $900 in attorney fees. Deduct the total amount of the legal and medical fees from the $3,250 that is awarded to Ms. Snow. The balance of $2,250 is the amount of her Worker's Compensation income that is countable.

Do not deduct expenses if they have already been taken out of the Worker's Compensation award received by the individual.

3. Count as a lump sum if benefits are received as a one-time payment.

4. If benefits will be received on a weekly/monthly basis count the monthly amount received: