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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 94

STEPS VA COMPENSATION AND PENSION PROCEDURES ACTIONS Step 5 Are unusual medical expenses, augmentation, or an aid and attendance or housebound allowance at issue in the case? • Yes - these payments must be excluded as they are not income for AG purposes. o Request that VA verify the amount of the compensation/pension received exclusive of any payment for augmentation, unusual medical expenses, and aid and attendance or housebound allowances. Subtract the amount from the compensation and pension, as this is not countable for AG purposes. • No - verify the gross amount and frequency of payment using (in order of priority): o A VA award letter or comparable document in the individual's possession; o A benefit check in combination with a signed statement from the individual that provides the frequency of payment and affirms that VA makes no deductions (such as insurance premiums, loan payments, and overpayment deductions) o Note: To verify certain current benefit information for veterans and surviving spouses, you may call the VA at 1-800-827-1000. Count the verified compensation/pension payment as unearned income. The $20 General Exclusion does not apply. STOP