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Unearned Income This section addresses presidential-declared disasters. There are no specific instructions or exclusions addressing other disasters. 23.1. Declaration At the request of a State governor, the President may declare a major disaster when the disaster is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and local governments, and Federal assistance is needed. Disasters include such things as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, landslides, snowstorms, drought, etc. 23.2. Source Assistance provided to victims of a presidential-declared disaster includes assistance from: • Federal programs and agencies; • Joint Federal and State programs; • State or local government programs; • Private organizations (e.g., the Red Cross). 23.2.1. Income Treatment All assistance provided based on a presidential-declared disaster is exempt from income and resources. 23.3. Verification Accept the individual's signed allegation of the source and type of the payment.

24. Dividends And Interest Unearned Income Dividends and interest are returns on capital investments such as stocks, bonds, or savings accounts. Note: Account service fees or penalties for early withdrawal do not reduce the amount of interest or dividend income.

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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 28

Unearned Income This section addresses presidential-declared disasters. There are no specific instructions or exclusions addressing other disasters. 23.1. Declaration At the request of a State governor, the President may declare a major disaster when the disaster is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and local governments, and Federal assistance is needed. Disasters include such things as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, landslides, snowstorms, drought, etc. 23.2. Source Assistance provided to victims of a presidential-declared disaster includes assistance from: • Federal programs and agencies; • Joint Federal and State programs; • State or local government programs; • Private organizations (e.g., the Red Cross). 23.2.1. Income Treatment All assistance provided based on a presidential-declared disaster is exempt from income and resources. 23.3. Verification Accept the individual's signed allegation of the source and type of the payment.

24. Dividends And Interest Unearned Income Dividends and interest are returns on capital investments such as stocks, bonds, or savings accounts. Note: Account service fees or penalties for early withdrawal do not reduce the amount of interest or dividend income.