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57 Revised: August 2025 Income Counted Types HE+ System Code Training Allowances Vocational and rehabilitative program money recognized by federal, state, or local governments. Example: • Wisconsin Employment Opportunities Program (WEOP) • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA – formerly WIA)

NOTE: Related reimbursements and payments made directly to service providers for childcare, tuition, and fees may be ignored except for any amount in excess of actual expenses, which must be counted as income. See also Reimbursements in the Ignored Income Table, Section 3.3.9. (W) Tribal Per Capita

Tribal per capita gross amounts received in the 12 months prior to application, or during the previous tax year, less the first $2,000 received by the applicant in the same 12 months or the same tax year, then divide by 12 to get the monthly amount. If the total gross amount is $2,000 or less, treat the entire amount as ignored income. (TR) Veterans Benefits Veterans’ benefits are counted income. These may be identified by the VA as the following: • VA Compensation: for disability during war activity • VA Pension (do not list as pension income): for disability that was acquired outside of war activity • Retired Military Compensation: regular retirement • Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) (V) Wages, Salaries, Commissions, and Tips Count all gross income received in the prior month test period (based on payment or check date) by all adults 18 and older living in the household (see Section 3.3.9 for exceptions). • Count commissions in the test period they were received. • Seasonal workers: calculate earnings by dividing the person's gross income from W-2 statements or the 1099 by 12. Report the monthly income for the prior month test period. (W) Worker’s Compensation Worker’s compensation payments are counted income. (WK) Zero Income Cases When households report zero income, an in-person or phone application is required. See Section 4.4.27.2 for self-certification requirements of zero income households. N/A

3.3.8 Income Deducted Table The following table provides a listing of the income deducted types including a definition/description.