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NOTE: If the names on the account are joined by "or”, the account is accessible to each person. If the names are joined by "and”, accessibility must be determined. 2. SSN used to report interest 3. Any restriction for redemption or withdrawal 4. Statement from the other owner(s) regarding ownership participation 5. If inconclusive, statement from A/R regarding ownership participation

H. Accessibility of Jointly Owned Property The value of property jointly owned by separate BGs is considered available to each BG unless inaccessibility can be proven. In that case, only the amount accessible can be counted. Property in probate proceedings, divorce litigation or subject to a legal separation agreement is considered inaccessible. Divide the equity value of the property by the number of owners to determine the BG's pro rata share unless inaccessibility is established. To determine inaccessibility, the A/R must provide verification that the other owner(s) refuses to sell the property or buy out the A/R's interest. I. Resources of Battered Women Resources jointly owned by residents of shelters for battered women/children and members of their former household are considered inaccessible if access to the value of the resources is dependent on the agreement of the joint owner.

6.11 Reasons for Disqualification/Transfer of Resources A BG that has transferred countable resources may be ineligible for up to one year if: A. The resource(s) was transferred within the three-month period immediately preceding the application filing date and was transferred for the purpose of qualifying for benefits.

B. The resource(s) was transferred at any time after approval for benefits.

1. Determining Disqualification Periods The length of the disqualification period is based on the amount by which non-exempt transferred resources, when added to other countable resources, exceed the allowable resource limits. For applicant households, the disqualification period would begin with the month of application. For participating BGs, the disqualification period would begin the month after the timely notice expired. The following chart is used to determine the disqualification period: Amount in Excess of the Resource Limit Period of Disqualification