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2/17 DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME EXCLUSIONS CHAPTER H, PAGE 2  Determine the total income.  Deduct the exclusions that apply to the combined countable income.  The result is the total countable income, the amount that will be used in determining the AG payment amount. 2.1. Exclusions That Apply To Unearned Income There are three types of general exclusions that apply to unearned income;  The $20 General Exclusion,  The exclusion of Expenses To Obtain Unearned Income, and  The exclusion of Infrequent or Irregular Income. 2.2. Exclusions That Apply To Earned Income  $20 General Income Exclusion, if not used on unearned income.  Infrequent Or Irregular Income Exclusion,  $65 and ½ of Earned Income Exclusion,  Blind Individuals (BWE) Work Expenses Exclusion,  Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWE) Exclusion. 2.3. Exclusions That Apply To Combined Income (General Exclusions)  Community Expenses Exclusion  Spouse and Child Or Child At Home  Spouse At Home  Guardianship Fee Exclusion 2.4. Application Of Income Exclusions Income exclusions must be applied in the order outlined in the following chart.