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PY26 WHEAP Manual

Revised: August 2025 3.3.7 Income Counted Table The following table provides a list of counted income types including a description and the HE+ System code.

Table 3.4: Counted Income Types Income Counted Types HE+ System Code Alimony Received (A) Child Support Received See Section 3.3.3. (CS RECD) SSI Caretaker Supplement (C-Supp) Disability Long Term Count gross receipts during the test period. If recurring payments are made annually, then divide by 12 and add the computed amounts to each month of the test period. (DL) Disability Short Term Count the income in the months to which the payment(s) applied, regardless of when the payment(s) was received.

Example: maternity leave (DS) Dividends/Interest Count as income if the combined total is greater than or equal to $120 in the 12 months prior to the application, or during the previous tax year, and the applicant or a household member has access to it (able to withdraw the money without penalty). Examples of interest which may not be accessible: IRAs, CDs, etc.

If annual amount earned is less than $120, ignore the income.

NOTE: Do not accept statements that show only the interest earned for the prior month.

See Section 3.3.2 for additional information. (D) Gambling, Lottery, Bingo Lottery winnings, Bingo, or any other income from gambling. Count gross winnings received in the prior month income period. (G) General Relief Income from the State Relief Block Grant (e.g., Refugee Cash Assistance [RCA]). See also Section 3.3.9. (GR) Gift/Donations Something given voluntarily without expectation of payment in return, or to make a gesture of assistance. Count money received as a gift or donation in the prior month test period. Do not include gifts received for birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions. (GF)