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DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual Lump sum income in excess of $5,000 must be budgeted as part of the household’s annual income and annualized for the certification period. Example: Household is approved for 12 months on 03/01 and receives a lump sum of $12,000 on 07/01. $5,000 is exempt leaving $7,000 remaining to be budgeted over the whole certification period ($7,000 divided by 12 = $583.30 per month). $583.30 will be added to the household’s monthly income for July – February). If the additional income makes the household’s income exceed 85% SMI, the household is ineligible for the remainder of the certification period. If the additional income does not make the household’s income exceed 85% SMI, follow procedures in MS 521. If a lump sum is provided to assist with burial, legal, medical bills or replacement of damaged or lost possessions, disregard from the lump sum any amount earmarked and used for the purpose for which it was paid. A copy of the settlement may be requested to verify earmarked expenses if it is questionable the expenses are related to the lump sum. 306.25 Military Pay and Allowances Earned - Maybe Wages based upon employment with one of the military branches of the United States Department of Defense. Military pay includes Basic Pay (BP) and Proficiency Pay (PRO). Count as income. A military allowance is money necessary for the efficient performance of duty. Military allowances include Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS). Exempt income. 306.26 National and Community Services Act Unearned - Exempt The National and Community Services Act (NCSA) of 1993 established a corporation to administer paid volunteer service programs. The corporation provides funds, training, and technical assistance to states and communities to develop and expand human, education, environmental, and public safety services. The corporation oversees existing programs created under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (DVSA) of 1973, (Public Law (PL) 93-113), such as: • Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA); • Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); • Foster Grandparents; • Senior Companions; • Community Service Employment Program (includes Senior Citizen Service Employment); • Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE); • Active Corps of Executives (ACE); and • Mini Grant Program. The corporation also administers new programs that include: • AmeriCorps*VISTA (for participants 17 years and older); • AmeriCorps*VISTA (for participants 18 years and older); • AmeriCorps*NCCC (for participants 16 to 24 years old); and • Youth Corp and Learn and Serve. 306.27 Native and Indian Claims Unearned - Exempt Monetary court settlements to Native and Indian claims by the United States government. 300- Income and Assets [15] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024