WAG 08-02-00
See Policy Memorandum dated 10/03/2013 Verifications for Medical Programs
See Medical Morsel dated 04/01/2014 Electronic Verifications for Medical Programs.
Income is money received in exchange for work performed, from the sale of goods or services, or as a benefit. Certain income is exempt and does not affect eligibility, while other income is nonexempt and affects eligibility.
All income must be verified and the amount and source documented in the case record.
When determining eligibility if a household indicates that its income exceeds the gross income limit for cash benefits, the HSC must still pursue verification of income and continue the application process with the household.
If the household fails to provide timely verification of income, the HSC can deny AABD cash benefits for failure to provide verification. If the household provides timely verification that shows its non-exempt income exceeds the gross income limit, then the HSC can deny benefits based on exceeding the gross income limit.
When determining eligibility, use only nonexempt income currently available to meet the customer's needs. Allow deductions from the employed person's earned income (PM 08-02-03). The only deductions allowed from unearned income are those that are mandatory and not authorized by the person; for example, recoupments of prior overpayments or withholding of court-ordered support. Nonexempt income is only available to the extent and in the amount that it is actually received by the customer.
When the customer's available nonexempt income meets their needs based on the financial standard, the customer is ineligible for cash benefits. When the customer is ineligible for cash, determine eligibility for medical benefits.
