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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME EXCLUSIONS 2/17 CHAPTER H, PAGE 24 12.5.4. Verifying Cost Of An Item Or Service  Accept the individual's allegation as to the recurring use and cost of an IRWE when: o At least one available receipt documenting the cost is submitted; o Additional receipts are unavailable for the recurring expense (e.g., hearing aid batteries, incontinence pads, etc.); and o The allegation of use is consistent with the nature of the expense (e.g., the individual states that he has only a couple of receipts for the box of 60 incontinence pads he buys every month as his condition requires him to use two pads a day).  Document the file with photocopies of bills, receipts, etc., from the individual to verify other expenses. Accept the individual's allegation of the expense amount when: o Bills, receipts, etc., cannot be obtained (e.g., lack of receipts for food purchased for a dog guide, meals, transportation, etc.); and o The allegation appears reasonable. 13. List of Type and Amount of Deductible BWE and IRWE Expenses The following chart provides guidance on types of expenses that are deductible as BWE, IRWE, or both, and the amount deductible. The chart is not intended to be all-inclusive. Refer to the manual to determine whether an expense, which is not listed, can be deducted as a work expense.