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Y. Contributions

1. Cash

Always count contributions given in cash on a regular basis to meet a/b’s needs.

When individuals live together and share household expenses such as one paying rent or utilities and one buying food, there is no cash contribution.

2. In-Kind

Refer to In-Kind Income below to count contributions of food and shelter. Do not count items other than food or shelter (e.g., medical supplies, pampers).

3. Verification Source Contributor's statement. 4. Base Period

a. Verify the contribution amount for the past six months.

b. If contributions began/changed in the past six-month period, project an average based upon the number of months available.

Z. In-Kind Income

In-kind income is support and maintenance in the form of food or shelter (including utilities, heating fuel and property taxes).

1. When an individual or couple lives in the household of another, determine whether to use the full income limit (maintenance amount) or the 1/3 reduced income level. (Refer to MA-2261, 1/3 Reduction)

a. If 1/3 reduction income limit is used, do not count in-kind income.

b. If full income limit is used, count contributions of food or shelter given to the individual or couple as in-kind income.

2. Determining Countable In-Kind Income

If a Medicaid individual/couple receives food or shelter: