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INCOME TYPE DESCRIPTION

Division of Welfare and Supportive Services E-30043 Medical Assistance Manual TYPES OF EARNED AND UNEARNED INCOME 16 Nov 01 MTL 05/16 VETERAN’S BENEFITS (Cont’d)

a. Exclude in Financial & Patient Liability

b. Non-Taxable Verification: (not all inclusive)

- Copy of award letter or amended award letter - Copy of disallowance letter - SSA Benefit Record - Written statement from Veteran’s Administra- tion Regional Office - Form 2339 or 2038 “Benefit” Certification” - Form 2339 “VA UME Budget”

Exception: Veterans residing in a State Veteran’s Home do not have their pension reduced to $90. However, their Veteran’s benefits are excluded from financial eligibility.

Their pension is used for patient liability, including any portions designated as UME or Aid and Attendance.

VICTIMS OF CRIME

1. Unearned

2. Excluded in Financial

3. Counted in Patient Liability

4. Non-Taxable

Payments received from a fund established by a state to aid victims of crime.

Verification: (not all inclusive)

- Copy of check or award letter - Statement from the agency making payment VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA (VISTA)

1. Unearned

2. Excluded in Financial

3. Excluded in Patient Liability

4. Taxable (Conditional) A federal domestic volunteer agency service program:

Verification: (not all inclusive)

- Copy of check - Statement from VISTA

MAGI: Only meal and lodging allowances paid are taxable