Topic: Blind
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 […]
How are the proceeds from the sale of the home property or an insurance payment for home repairs considered in determining eligibility
Determining whether an absence is temporary or permanent.
Determining the countable value of property not associated with the home property
Answers to some common questions about the Debit Card/Direct Deposit for cash benefits
Steps to follow to allow a transfer from a Special Needs Trust to ABLE Account
Policy and examples regarding vehicles as a resource.
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 […]
327:35-5-42(d)(1)and(5)(B) The General Income Exclusion (GIE) is a $20 per month income deduction. It is mostly used to bring down countable income that is barely over the standard, so the client can be eligible for a particular benefit. For QMB, SLMB and QI-1, and SPPC, the GIE can be used: First on unearned income If […]