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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI RESOURCE TRANSFERS 11/18 CHAPTER G PAGE 27 Note: If the individual had some other purpose for transferring the resource, but an expectation of establishing or maintaining AG eligibility was also a factor, the period of ineligibility would apply. 17.3. Transfers Under The $2,000/$3,000 Limit If the individual's countable resources (including the transferred resource) in the month of transfer were below the $2,000 limit ($3,000 for a couple), accept the following verification as convincing evidence that the transfer was for a reason other than qualifying for AG. 17.3.1. Verification  Obtain the individual's signed statement and appropriate documents (e.g., bank statements, a sales agreement, or any other document that verifies change of ownership).  Verify that the individual's/couple's total countable resources were under the $2,000/$3,000 limit as of the date of the transfer. 17.4. Transfers For Less Than The ALF/AFCH Rate If the individual transfers a resource with a CMV that is less than the ALF/AFCH rate, because of the way the period of ineligibility is computed, the transfer would not result in a period of ineligibility. Accept this as convincing evidence that the transfer was for a reason other than qualifying for AG. EXCEPTION: This does not apply to situations where the individual transferred small amounts of resources on several occasions. Remember that all resource transfers during the look-back period must be considered. Thus, several small transfers scattered over a period of months would not qualify for this abbreviated development if the total value of the transfers exceeds the ALF/AFCH rate. A full evaluation and convincing evidence would be required. 17.5. Convincing Evidence The individual must provide convincing evidence that the transfer of resources was exclusively for a purpose other than to qualify for AG benefits. A signed statement by the individual is not, by itself, convincing evidence. Assist the individual in obtaining evidence when necessary.