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25.1.1. Timely Return If the individual returns or refunds an erroneous payment in the month of receipt or the following month, accept the allegation that the money was returned and do not count the erroneous payment as income. 25.1.2. Delayed Return If there is a delay in the return of an erroneous payment beyond the month following the month of receipt: • Verify return of the payment; • Document the reason for the delay (e.g., lengthy hospital stay) and any other relevant facts; and • Record your determination in the file.

Example In August, Bob Brown states that he received his regular January VA pension check of $290. However, during the latter part of January, he received another $290 VA check along with a letter explaining that his January check had been delayed due to a computer error. Mr. Brown explains that he knew the second check was a duplicate and says he had not been able to return it sooner due to illness. The worker verifies the return of the $290 check in July as well as Mr. Brown's illness. The worker then makes a determination that the additional check is not income as Mr. Brown returned the check and had good cause for the delay in doing so. 25.1.3. Not Returned If the duplicate or erroneous payment is not returned, the payment is counted as income in the month received.

26. Gambling Winnings, Lottery Winnings and Other Prizes Unearned Income Gambling winnings, lottery winnings and prizes are generally things won in a game of chance, lottery or contest.

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Page 39

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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 30

25.1.1. Timely Return If the individual returns or refunds an erroneous payment in the month of receipt or the following month, accept the allegation that the money was returned and do not count the erroneous payment as income. 25.1.2. Delayed Return If there is a delay in the return of an erroneous payment beyond the month following the month of receipt: • Verify return of the payment; • Document the reason for the delay (e.g., lengthy hospital stay) and any other relevant facts; and • Record your determination in the file.

Example In August, Bob Brown states that he received his regular January VA pension check of $290. However, during the latter part of January, he received another $290 VA check along with a letter explaining that his January check had been delayed due to a computer error. Mr. Brown explains that he knew the second check was a duplicate and says he had not been able to return it sooner due to illness. The worker verifies the return of the $290 check in July as well as Mr. Brown's illness. The worker then makes a determination that the additional check is not income as Mr. Brown returned the check and had good cause for the delay in doing so. 25.1.3. Not Returned If the duplicate or erroneous payment is not returned, the payment is counted as income in the month received.

26. Gambling Winnings, Lottery Winnings and Other Prizes Unearned Income Gambling winnings, lottery winnings and prizes are generally things won in a game of chance, lottery or contest.