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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 16

13.2. Verification • Use documents in the individual's possession or contact the administering agency to determine the program under which the assistance is provided. • Verify with agency personnel and/or program descriptions that no Federal or private funds are involved and that the program uses income in arriving at eligibility determinations. Note: If evidence establishes that the assistance is excludable under this provision, it is not necessary to verify the amount of assistance and when it was received.

14. Awards Unearned Income An award is usually something received as the result of a decision by a court, board of arbitration, or the like. 14.1. Income Treatment An award received in cash or in real or personal property is unearned income and is subject to the unearned and general income exclusions. 14.2. Verification Use documents in the individual's possession or contact with the court, board, source, etc. to verify: • The amount of the award; • The payment date; and, • The purpose(s) of the payment (e.g., part of the payment is reimbursement for medical expenses). 14.2.1. Value Of Award Accept an individual's signed estimate of the value of the award (or actual value if cash) unless you have reason to doubt the estimate. If you doubt the estimate, determine the item's current market value (CMV) with an independent source.