3.2.8.2 Income with Limited Disregards

Some income may be disregarded under limited circumstances:

AmeriCorp VISTA: Disregard AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers in Service to America income unless the VISTA agency director verifies that volunteers are receiving the equivalent of minimum wage. If the VISTA volunteer is receiving minimum wage or more, count the VISTA income in determining gross income.

Operation Fresh Start: Disregard Operation Fresh Start income unless the agency director verifies that participants are receiving the equivalent of minimum wage. If the Operation Fresh Start participant is receiving minimum wage or more, count the income in determining gross income.

Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Use or Distribution Act (PL 93-134): Disregard per capita shares and income of $2,000 per year or less.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112): Disregard wages, allowances, or reimbursements for transportation or personal assistance services costs paid to reasonably accommodate an employee, such as a vehicle modification made to accommodate a disability or a payment by DVR Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to support a rehabilitation plan.