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I. FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES (FNS)

The SAIH payment is countable unearned income when determining eligibility

for FNS. The SAIH payment may affect a beneficiary’s eligibility for FNS.

II. ENERGY PROGRAMS

The SAIH payment is countable unearned income when determining eligibility

for Energy Programs and may affect a beneficiary’s eligibility for Energy

Assistance.

III. SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

According to the communication with the HUD Greensboro Office, SAIH

payments are excluded as income in the HUD housing assistance programs. The

federal rule allowing this is found in 24 CFR, Section 5.609 (b)(12)(ii).

The a/b should report any HUD benefits received by the household to the adult

services case manager to have this subsidy included in the social work

Assessment.

IV. HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency administers a variety of housing

programs for North Carolina citizens. Two that have relevance to the SAIH

program are the Single Family Rehabilitation Program and the Urgent Repair

Program, which are operated by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.

The income limits for both these programs are set above the maximum income

level for SAIH (100% federal poverty guideline). Thus, SAIH payments are not a

barrier to eligibility for either of these programs.

These programs may be of particular help to individuals participating in the

Special Assistance/In-Home Program. Information on these programs can be

found at https://www.nchfa.com/. The a/b should report any housing rehabilitation

assistance received by the household to the adult services case manager to

avoid the duplication of payment.

V. SSI

The Social Security Administration has determined that SAIH payments are

excluded income for SSI purposes. Contact the local Social Security Office if

SA-5400 I-V.