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ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Section Two: Income Intake, Operations & Policy Manual Program Year 2026 37 Income and Income Exclusion Chart Income types Definition Considered Income? Proof of Income Yes No Adoption Assistance Financial assistance and medical coverage granted to an adoptive family to offset the short-and long- term costs of adopting an eligible child X

Official state and/or court documents Alimony An allowance paid to a person by that person’s spouse or former spouse for living expenses X

Court documents, written statement from person paying support, DHI form Annuities A specified income payable at stated intervals for a fixed or a contingent period, often for the recipient’s life X

Statement from investment firm or bank statement (as a last resort) Cash Gifts - Irregular Irregular cash gifts or payment on behalf of the household also includes loans and cash draw down on credit cards. (Gifts given for three consecutive months or more will be counted as income)

X

Cash gifts - Regular

Must provide regular support for an individual or for the household, paid directly to the household. (Gifts given for three consecutive months or more will be counted as income) X

Written statement from person providing support, DHI form