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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 57

reason (i.e. worker's compensation or work deductions), this section does not apply. 48.1. Types Of Income Affected The types of unearned income affected by this section are annuities, pensions, retirement, and disability benefits including: • Title II Payments • Civil Service Payments (Office of Personnel Management) (CSRS/FERS) • Railroad Retirement Payments • Unemployment Benefits Payments • Worker's Compensation Payments • Military Pensions • VA Pension • VA Compensation 48.2. Income Treatment Unearned income includes any part of a benefit that has been withheld to recover a previous overpayment. 48.2.1. Exception - Double Counting The amount withheld to reduce a previous overpayment is not included when determining the amount of unearned income if double counting would result. Double counting (i.e. counting unearned income twice) would result if: • The individual received both AG and the other benefit at the time the overpayment of the other benefit occurred; and • The overpaid amount was included in figuring the AG payment. Note: Do not apply the exception if: • The individual was determined ineligible for AG based on countable income that included the overpayment amount; and