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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI RESOURCE ELIGIBILITY 11/18 CHAPTER E PAGE 1 Non-SSI Individual’s Resource Eligibility - Introduction An applicant for AG must meet two financial eligibility criteria, income and resources. This chapter addresses a non-SSI individual’s resource eligibility. An individual’s or couple’s resource eligibility is determined by comparing their total countable resources to the appropriate resource limit. If the individual’s total countable resources are equal to or less than the resource limit the individual is resource eligible. If they exceed the limit, the individual is ineligible for AG. Exception: An individual who fails to meet the resources requirement due solely to excess non- liquid resources must be evaluated to determine if he/she is eligible for Conditional Benefits. See Chapter F. Countable resources are determined by evaluating all known resources, identifying those that are excluded by policy, and totaling the values of those that are countable. The method for determining the countable value of a resource varies by the type of resource. Policy in this chapter outlines the methods to be used for each resource type. Sections 1 through 5 of this chapter address general information regarding resources. Sections 6 through 11 address exclusions that may apply to more than one type of resource. Sections 12 through 68 address specific resources. They are listed in alphabetical order. Other resource exclusions are addressed under the specific resource to which they apply. Note: This policy DOES NOT apply when evaluating an SSI recipient’s resource eligibility. See SSI Recipients’ Eligibility Chapter D.

1. Resources Defined Resources are cash and any other personal or real property that an individual (or spouse, if in the AU): • Owns; • Has the right, authority, or power to convert to cash (if not already cash); and • Is not legally restricted from using for his/her support and maintenance. 1.1. Personal Property Personal property is any property that is not real property. The term encompasses such things as cash, tools, life insurance policies, and automobiles.