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• The date(s) received; and • The frequency of payment, if appropriate. If the individual has no such evidence in his/her possession, contact the source of the payment.

35. Income Based on Need (IBON) Unearned Income Income based on need (IBON) is assistance: • Provided under a program which uses income as a factor of eligibility; and • Funded wholly or partially by the federal government or a nongovernmental agency (e.g., Catholic Charities or the Salvation Army) for the purpose of meeting basic needs (i.e., the funds are provided specifically for a formalized program whose general purpose is similar to that of the AG program). 35.1. Income Treatment Income based on need is counted as income dollar for dollar, unless it is totally excluded by statute (e.g., food stamps). 35.1.1. Exclusions • The $20 general income exclusion does not apply to IBON. • Possible exclusions that may be applied are the Infrequent or Irregular Exclusion, the Spouse At Home Exclusion, or the Minor Child At Home Exclusion. 35.2. Verification These instructions apply when there are no separate instructions pertaining specifically to the program in question. • Verify with the administering agency personnel and/or program descriptions that the assistance meets the definition of income based on need. • Verify the amount of the assistance for each month with the administering agency or through documents in the individual's possession.

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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 43

• The date(s) received; and • The frequency of payment, if appropriate. If the individual has no such evidence in his/her possession, contact the source of the payment.

35. Income Based on Need (IBON) Unearned Income Income based on need (IBON) is assistance: • Provided under a program which uses income as a factor of eligibility; and • Funded wholly or partially by the federal government or a nongovernmental agency (e.g., Catholic Charities or the Salvation Army) for the purpose of meeting basic needs (i.e., the funds are provided specifically for a formalized program whose general purpose is similar to that of the AG program). 35.1. Income Treatment Income based on need is counted as income dollar for dollar, unless it is totally excluded by statute (e.g., food stamps). 35.1.1. Exclusions • The $20 general income exclusion does not apply to IBON. • Possible exclusions that may be applied are the Infrequent or Irregular Exclusion, the Spouse At Home Exclusion, or the Minor Child At Home Exclusion. 35.2. Verification These instructions apply when there are no separate instructions pertaining specifically to the program in question. • Verify with the administering agency personnel and/or program descriptions that the assistance meets the definition of income based on need. • Verify the amount of the assistance for each month with the administering agency or through documents in the individual's possession.