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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME EXCLUSIONS 2/17 CHAPTER H, PAGE 3 Steps Application Order of Income Exclusions ACTIONS Step 1 Does the individual have unearned income? Yes – Go to Step 2 No – Go to Step 8 The Unearned Income Exclusions Must be Applied In The Following Order Step 2 Exclude unearned income items that are defined as Not Income. These are identified in the section that addresses the specific income. Step 3 Apply the exclusions that are specific to each income type. These are identified in the section that addresses the specific income. (Example – Exclude the portion of educational grants that are used for educational expenses.) Step 4 Apply the Infrequent Or Irregular Exclusion. (A max of $60 of unearned income may be excluded in a quarter) Do not apply the infrequent or irregular exclusion to an amount remaining after another exclusion has been applied to a particular type of income (e.g., the remaining amount of educational grants after the educational expenses have been excluded). Step 5 Deduct the Expenses Of Obtaining Unearned Income from the related income Step 6 Total the unearned income. Step 7 Deduct the $20 General Income Exclusion.