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58 • Social Security payments (including old age, survivorship, and disability) of all members in the AG • Pensions and annuities • Unemployment insurance • Worker’s compensation • Alimony and other maintenance payments • All of the AG’s monthly child or family support payments if the amount is greater than $1,250 per month • Veteran pensions • Any student financial aid provided by public or private organizations that are not used for tuition and books and are not excluded in Section 6.3 • Capital gains income from selling securities and other property • Any other amounts paid to members of the AG, unless the income must be disregarded (see 6.3)

This section last updated 12/1/2022

Section 6.3 Disregarded Income The income types listed below are excluded from the Wisconsin Shares financial eligibility test: • Overpayment collections that are withheld from Social Security, Unemployment Compensation or other programs that do not base eligibility on income and assets • Child Support Payments: Court-ordered child support or family support payments if the total amount paid to the Assistance Group (AG) members for all children is $1,250 or less per month. Note: If the total amount exceeds $1,250 per month, the entire amount is counted as income in the Wisconsin Shares financial eligibility test. • Earned Income and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments of Minor Dependents • State and federal tax refunds • Any educational aid received under any state or federal program regardless of how the funds are used, including aid received under the GI bill • Any educational scholarships or grants provided by public or private organizations that are used for tuition and books • Work study income