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MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD Division of Welfare and Supportive Services E-410 Medical Assistance Manual RESOURCES 24 Sept MTL 04/24 VEHICLES (Cont’d)

VEHICLES (Cont'd)

This does not include recreational vehicles or vehicles not used for transportation.

a. Exclude the TOTAL value of ONE vehicle for the customer or member of the customer's household if:

1) It is necessary for employment; 2) It is necessary for transportation to or from medical treatment of a specific or regular medical problem; 3) The vehicle has been modified for operation by or transportation of the handicapped customer/household member; 4) It is necessary because of climate, terrain, or distance to provide transportation to perform essential daily activities (such as going to the grocery store, going to the post office, etc.).

b. When NO vehicle has been excluded under 1, 2, 3 or 4 above, the current market value (CMV), NOT allowing any encumbrances, of ONE vehicle up to $4,500 will be excluded. When the market value exceeds $4,500, the excess amount is divided equally among all owners and the customer’s share is applied toward the resource limit.

c. The market value of any OTHER vehicles less encumbrances is divided equally among all owners and the customer’s share is applied toward the resource limit.

d. Exclude the TOTAL value of the customer’s vehicle(s) essential for producing income including vehicles used in a trade or business.

Verification: (not all inclusive)

– Customer’s statement regarding the number of vehicles owned, ownership status and availability is acceptable unless the case manager has reason to question the statement. Possible sources of verification are: – Kelley Blue Book – Copy of bill of sale – Copy of vehicle registration – Written statement from county tax assessor – Estimate from auto dealer