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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 53

Payment from a governmental program, which is disbursed by a nongovernmental agency, is considered a payment from a governmental program for purposes of this section. 45.1.1. Verification Document the file that the source of the cash is a governmental medical or social services program. Obtain evidence from the individual that the source of the cash is a governmental medical or social services program (e.g., program identification card, notice, or award letter). If the individual has no evidence available, contact the agency. 45.2. Cash Received From A Non-Governmental Program Any cash from a nongovernmental medical or social services organization is not income when: • The cash is for medical or social services already received by the individual and approved by the organization; or • The cash is a payment restricted to the future purchase of a medical or social service. 45.2.1. Verification Document the file that the source of cash is a nongovernmental medical or social services organization. If verification of the agencies non-profit status is needed, look at the fundamental purpose of the organization in its articles of incorporation or its certification as a nonprofit organization under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. 45.3. Discharge Assistance Program (DAP) DAP provides individualized community services and supports that enable individuals to transition from state hospitals to communities where they can recover in the least restrictive and most integrated settings possible. DAP funds are state funds given to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) to be administered by the local Community Service Board (CSB) or Behavioral Health Authority (BHA).

DAP funds are considered funds from a governmental program and not counted as income to the individual. Services and/or goods paid by DAP funds will not be counted as income. However, DAP funds used for room and board are counted as