3. Payments that are stipends or reimbursement for expenses are not countable income CHIP.

4. In addition, interest earned on excluded funds paid under the Older Americans Act does not count as income. Some types of programs include:

· health services;

· nutrition services;

· legal assistance; and

· Community service employment (i.e. Easter Seals).

5. Use documents in the individual's possession or contact with the provider or local council on aging to determine whether a wage or salary is paid. If the payment is not a wage or salary do not count the income.