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Section Two: Income Intake, Operations & Policy Manual Program Year 2026 46 Income types Definition Considered Income? Proof of Income Yes No Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Social Security pays benefits to people who can’t work because they have a medical condition that’s expected to last at least one year or result in death. Federal law requires this very strict definition of disability. While some programs give money to people with partial disability or short-term disability, Social Security does not. Certain family members of disabled workers can also receive money from Social Security. NOTE: Deductions CAN be taken from SSDI. X

Official documentation for the current year such as the benefit verification letter or from Social Security Administration (SSA) For more information about benefit verification, see My Social Security or use this link. Social Security retirement benefits) The Social Security Retirement Insurance Benefits are a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). These are benefits that apply to individuals who have earned enough Social Security credits and are at least age 62. X

Official documentation for the current year such as the benefit verification letter from Social Security Administration (SSA) For more information about benefit verification, see My Social Security or use this link.