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Income Modifications to MAGI: Example 4 104 4 For individuals who expect to be claimed as a tax dependent by a grandparent, another relative, or another taxpayer who is not a parent or step-parent, household income may include cash support (exceeding nominal amounts) provided by the person claiming the individual as a tax dependent Example:  Jamie lives with his aunt Sasha, who claims Jamie as a tax dependent  Sasha gives Jamie $40 each week to help cover his bus fare and lunches  When Jamie applies for health coverage, the $40 per week will be counted in Jamie’s income only if the state chooses to include this type of cash support as income, and considers this amount to be more than nominal State Policy Option: Cash Support State Policy Option Comparing Results to Eligibility Levels Determining Household Income Constructing a Household Purpose