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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 5

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 65 Chapter 5 Assets

5.6 ASSETS OF PERSONS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 5.6.1 SNAP The countable assets of the AG include all assets of the AG members and any individuals excluded by law or disqualified, including ineligible noncitizens. See Chapter 3. For information about the assets of non-citizens, see Chapter 15. When an asset is deemed, the full equity value is deemed with no disregards or deductions applied. 5.6.1.A Assets of Those Disqualified, Ineligible, or Excluded by Law The assets of non-AG members are not counted in determining the AG’s eligibility. However, ineligible noncitizens, disqualified individuals, and individuals excluded by law must have their assets deemed to the AG. See Section 3.2.1.B for a list of disqualified individuals and those excluded by law. The same asset exclusions that apply to AG members also apply to ineligible noncitizens and those who are disqualified or excluded by law. 5.6.1.B Assets of Ineligible Students If a student is found ineligible to participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) because he does not meet the criteria for student eligibility, his assets are excluded. See Section 3.2.1.E for student eligibility information. 5.6.1.C Jointly Owned Assets The treatment of jointly owned assets becomes significant when all the joint owners are not included in the AG. An asset is considered jointly owned when the client has an investment in it, or his name appears on it. Also see Section 5.2.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 5

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 65 Chapter 5 Assets

5.6 ASSETS OF PERSONS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 5.6.1 SNAP The countable assets of the AG include all assets of the AG members and any individuals excluded by law or disqualified, including ineligible noncitizens. See Chapter 3. For information about the assets of non-citizens, see Chapter 15. When an asset is deemed, the full equity value is deemed with no disregards or deductions applied. 5.6.1.A Assets of Those Disqualified, Ineligible, or Excluded by Law The assets of non-AG members are not counted in determining the AG’s eligibility. However, ineligible noncitizens, disqualified individuals, and individuals excluded by law must have their assets deemed to the AG. See Section 3.2.1.B for a list of disqualified individuals and those excluded by law. The same asset exclusions that apply to AG members also apply to ineligible noncitizens and those who are disqualified or excluded by law. 5.6.1.B Assets of Ineligible Students If a student is found ineligible to participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) because he does not meet the criteria for student eligibility, his assets are excluded. See Section 3.2.1.E for student eligibility information. 5.6.1.C Jointly Owned Assets The treatment of jointly owned assets becomes significant when all the joint owners are not included in the AG. An asset is considered jointly owned when the client has an investment in it, or his name appears on it. Also see Section 5.2.