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probate court or the institution handling the trust fund. Net Rental Income Income from the rental of a house, store, or other property, minus expenses necessary to the upkeep of the rental property. This amount may be verified by copies of rent receipts and expense records placed in the file. Further verification should be obtained from those persons paying a rental fee to assure accuracy. Income from Boarders/Lodgers Income from boarders/lodgers minus expenses necessary to provide room and/or board. This may be verified in the same manner as net rental income. Net Royalties This includes the following: • The share of proceeds paid to the applicant as owner of a right (for example, a patent) for permission to use it or operate it. • The share of proceeds paid to one from whom land rich in oil or minerals is leased. • The share, usually a specified percentage, or proceeds from the work of a composer or writer and paid to the individual. This amount should be verified by placing a copy of the royalty contract in the record. General Assistance State-funded assistance payment to the totally and temporarily disabled. This may be verified by checking the assistance payments case record.

2.1.15 INCOME EXCLUSIONS The following types of income are not to be considered when computing the amount of gross income for eligibility purposes: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Supplemental Security Income issued through the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Optional Supplement issued by SCDSS. Funds Connected with Judgments of Indian Claims Per capita payments or funds held in trust for any individual in satisfaction of a Judgment of the Indian Claims Commission or the United States Court Claims.