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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME EXCLUSIONS 2/17 CHAPTER H, PAGE 18 When earnings are above $65 per month, obtain an allegation from the individual that either:  Claims a BWE, specifying the type and amount of expense; or  Explains why he/she has no BWE. 11.2.1.1. Requirement To Maintain Records Inform the individual of the requirement to maintain records of work expenses and to produce such records when requested. Explain why they are needed. 11.2.2. Verifying Cost Of BWE Document the file with photocopies of bills, receipts, etc., from the individual to corroborate the allegations. Accept the individual's allegation of the expense amount when:  Bills, receipts, etc., cannot be obtained (e.g., lack of receipts for food purchased for a dog guide, meals, transportation, etc.);and  The allegation appears reasonable. Note: A change in the amount of earnings of a blind worker implies a change in expenses since the amount of taxes deducted probably changed. 12. Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWE) Exclusion Applicable To Earned Income IRWE are expenses for items or services which are directly related to enabling a person with a disability (other than blindness) to work and which are necessarily incurred by that individual because of a physical or mental impairment. An expense may meet the criteria for an IRWE even if it also is used for daily activities other than work. 12.1. Eligibility Requirements A payment for a service or item is excludable as IRWE when:  The individual is disabled (but not blind); and is under age 65; or received AG as a disabled individual for the month before attaining age 65; and