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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 3

3. What Is Not Income Some items received by an individual are not income because they do not meet the definition of income. An item received is not income if it cannot be used or sold to obtain food or shelter. The following items are not income. Bills Paid By a Third Party – Exception: Some payments made to an ALF/AFCH, see section 14 of this Chapter. Conversion or Sale of a Resource Credit Life or Credit Disability Insurance Payments Food or Shelter Income Tax Refunds Medical and Social Services Related Cash Personal Services Proceeds of a Loan Rebates and Refunds Replacement of Income Already Received Return of Erroneous Payments Weatherization Assistance Each of these types is addressed in a section within this chapter.

4. Types of Income Income is either earned or unearned, and different rules apply to each. 4.1. Earned Income Earned income consists of the following types of payments: • Wages