Page 155

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Division 10 Service 415 Program 415 Chapters 05 - 65 North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

If the individual received SSA benefits AND had earnings in the year prior to the adjustment, the adjustment will be considered a recurring lump sum benefit.

If the individual did not receive SSA benefits OR did not have earnings in the year prior to the adjustment, the adjustment will be considered a non-recurring lump sum benefit.

2. Unemployment and Workforce Safety and Insurance. These benefits are paid on an Electronic Benefits Card and are considered income: a. On the date received; or

b. When available and the recipient has a legal ability to access the income for support or maintenance. If the household cannot verify the date of actual receipt, the receipt date is deemed to be either: a. The date funds were deposited into the account based on a bank statement from the electronic payment card vendor or their personal bank account, or

b. Two working days after the date the WSI or UIB was processed. 3. Other benefits, including but not limited to: • Monthly or regular payments from annuities, pensions and other retirement plans (including dividends and interest). Penalties, if any, should be deducted from the gross disbursement amount. • General Assistance • Income deemed to a community spouse or household member • Military Allotment received from non-household member • Short term or long term disability or loss of time insurance payments for illness or injury paid by someone other than the employer (AFLAC, CIGNA, Thrivent, etc.). • Railroad benefits