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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 5

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 35 Chapter 5 Assets

Property that is required by the individual's employer is excluded, regardless of value, as long as the individual is employed. Examples of this type of equipment include tools, uniforms, safety equipment, and other similar equipment. Also see Business and Non-Business Personal Property, and Real Property. 5.5.16 FACTOR VIII OR IX BLOOD PRODUCTS LITIGATION, MDL 986, NO. 93-C-7452, ND OF ILLINOIS See HEMOPHILIA/AIDS SETTLEMENTS AND FUNDS 5.5.17 FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITY COMPENSATION FUND

5.5.18 GIFT CARDS/CERTIFICATES AFDC-Related Medicaid and SSI Medicaid Groups: Any unspent balance remaining on a gift card or gift certificate is an asset beginning the month following the month the gift card or certificate is received by the individual UNLESS: • The individual does not have the right, authority or power to convert or sell the gift card/certificate for cash; AND • The card or certificate cannot be used to purchase food or shelter. WV WORKS: Gift cards are not counted unless the card can be converted to cash or sold. The cash or sale value is considered an asset the month following the month of receipt. SNAP WVW, AFDC-Related SSI Groups No No No SNAP WVW, AFDC-Related SSI Groups No Yes* Yes*