Adoption subsidies are considered countable income for medical programs. It’s important to note that for ABD, adoption subsidy income is for the child. Let’s look at a couple of examples.
- Example 1:
Ryan is applying for medical benefits due to an accident that has left him partially paralyzed. He is receiving $900 monthly in social security disability. He receives an adoption subsidy of $400 monthly for an adopted son. Does this income count towards his eligibility? - In this example, the medical application is for the adult. Countable income for Ryan’s medical case would be $900 minus the $20 general income exclusion. Adoption subsidy is not counted for the adoptive parent’s medical case.
- Example 2:
Sean is applying for medical benefits for his adopted son who receives $700 SSI monthly for disability. He is also receiving a monthly adoption subsidy payment of $200. How much of the $200 adoption subsidy is countable towards the child’s medical eligibility? - In this example, the medical application is for the child. The adoption subsidy would be counted towards the child’s medical case. $700 + $200 = $900. The general income exclusion can then be used. $900 – $20 = $880.
Note: Be sure to check policy concerning adoption subsidy when determining eligibility for other programs. If SNAP is involved (companion coding), the adoption subsidy income can be put on either case.
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