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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI INCOME SOURCES 07/19 CHAPTER I, PAGE 81
62.2. Verification Use SVES to verify RSDI benefits. 62.3. When To Count Retroactive RSDI Benefits Other than the following exceptions below, retroactive RSDI benefits, whether paid in one lump sum or by installment, are counted as unearned income in the month payment is received. Note: Reissued conserved funds, whether paid in a lump sum or in installments, are not considered unearned income in the month of reissuance since such funds were previously considered in the month of original receipt. (Conserved funds are SSA payments for a prior period that were held by SSA.)
63. Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Unearned Income TANF programs use income as a factor of eligibility, and are considered income based on need (IBON). 63.1. Income Treatment The AG claimant's share of a TANF grant is counted dollar for dollar as income. 63.1.1. Exclusions The $20 General Income Exclusion does not apply to this income. TANF is subject to the other unearned and general income exclusions. 63.2. Verification Verify the individual’s portion of the TANF grant through ADAPT or by contact with the TANF eligibility worker.