Income – Self-Employment for Medical Programs

How to determine if income is self-employment Person files or would be able to file taxes as self-employed or declares themselves as self-employed Person says they are an independent contractor If in doubt, check with the parent company to see if it considers the client to be self-employed or an employee. If the business says […]

Income – Garnishment, Overpayment, or Deferments

For ABD benefits, always count the gross.

ABD Household: Whose Income Counts for ABD

Clarification on ABD Households and income consideration.

Sale of Home Proceeds and Insurance Payments & Repairs

How are the proceeds from the sale of the home property or an insurance payment for home repairs considered in determining eligibility

Absence from the Home: Temporary vs Permanent

Determining whether an absence is temporary or permanent.

Countable Property

Determining the countable value of property not associated with the home property

SSP Best Practices

Answers to some common questions about the Debit Card/Direct Deposit for cash benefits

Resource – Vehicles

Policy and examples regarding vehicles as a resource.

Child Support: Who does it belong to?

For ABD-related benefits, child support is usually counted as income for the child for whom it is intended. Refer to article ABD: How to Code Child Support 1/3 Deduction for Child with Disability for explanation on how to count the child support when determining eligibility for a child who has a disability. If eligibility is […]