INTENT
To identify resources that are not usually considered “income” in the determination of program eligibility and the monthly benefit amount.

POLICY
When determining program eligibility and the monthly benefit amount, the following resources are not considered income unless the policy identifies otherwise:

• Money received from Income Support;
• Certain types of refunds (e.g., income tax refunds, damage deposit refunds, utility refunds) are not considered income, but are considered a liquid asset;
• Gifts in kind;
• Third party payment income;
• Loans; and
• Loan payments.
  
  Note:
  In some circumstances, substantiation may be required to validate that a payment is not considered income.