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INCOME TYPE DESCRIPTION

Division of Welfare and Supportive Services E-30029 Medical Assistance Manual TYPES OF EARNED AND UNEARNED INCOME 16 Nov 01 MTL 05/16 RADIATION EXPOSURE PAYMENTS

1. Unearned

2. Excluded in Financial

3. Excluded in Patient Liability

4. Non-taxable

Payments made under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

Verification: (not all inclusive)

- Documents from the source payment RAILROAD RETIREMENT BENEFITS

1. Unearned

2. Counted in Financial

3. Counted in Patient Liability

4. Taxable Persons who may be eligible must apply to the Railroad Retirement Board District Office. Cost-of- living increases usually occur effective December, reflected on January checks.

Verification: (not all inclusive)

- Copy of Award Letter - SSA Benefit Record - Form 2339

RECYCLING

1. Unearned

2. Counted in Financial

3. Counted in Patient Liability

4. Taxable Income received from collecting recyclable goods.

Depending on the circumstance and/or amount of income received, the individual may not be required to claim the income on their taxes. If the individual reports this type of income on their application, then the income is counted in the MAGI budgeting.

Verification: (not all inclusive)

- Documents from the source payment