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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME EXCLUSIONS 2/17 CHAPTER H, PAGE 27 Disability For example, mandatory pension contributions are considered reasonably attributable to earning income and, therefore, deductible. Voluntary pension contributions are considered savings plans and, as such, are life maintenance expenses and not deductible. Meals consumed during work hours X The actual value of the meals whether bought during work hours or brought from home. Medical devices Examples: Braces Inhalers Pacemaker Respirator Wheelchair X X The cost of the items plus maintenance and repair of such items whether the individual works at home or at the employer's place of business. Non-medical equipment/services Examples: Air cleaners Air conditioners Child care costs X X* The cost of the item plus maintenance and repair of such item whether the individual works at home or at the employer's place of business.