Food and Nutrition Services FSs263

Source of Income

Counted

Type

Verifications

Reference Section

(Go To)

- A -

Active Corps of Executives (ACE)

N

Adoption Assistance or Subsidy

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of check or stub.
2. Contact the Social Worker.
3. Obtain legal documents.

Adult Developmental Activities Program (ADAP) Payments

N

Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) (In North Carolina, Work First Family Assistance has replaced the AFDC Program). See WFFA or TANF.

Y

V

1. EIS Inquiry
2. Contact the other state for verification of benefits.

265.02

Agent Orange Payments

N

Alien Sponsor's Income

Y

U, V

1. Obtain a copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain wage verification using the DSS-8113.

273.01

Alimony

Y

U

1. Obtain the contribution form.
2. Contact the Clerk Of Court.
3. Obtain legal documents showing the support obligation.
4. Contact the spouse.

Allowances paid under the law to Vietnam veterans’ child(ren) born with spina bifida and other birth defects. (Allowances range from $200 to $1200.)

N

Americorps Payments

N

Annuities (If paid annually, average over 12 months.)

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current check or stub.
2. Contact the source.

Attendant Care Payments

Y

V

1. Obtain a copy of current check or stub.
2. Contact Adult Services Section.
3. Contact the source.

265.03

- B -

Babysitting out of the home

Y

E

1. Obtain the DSS-8113 (if this is not self-employment).

Babysitting in the FNS unit member’s home
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.
5. Obtain self-employment form.

273.03

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) (Military Pay)
OR
Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) (Military Pay)

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).
2. Obtain statement from military. Statement must indicate whether or not BAH/BAQ is listed on the LES.

265.22

Benefit Diversion

N

Bingo Winnings

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of check.
2. Obtain copy of award letter.
3. Obtain tax forms.
4. Contact the source.

Black Lung Benefits

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of current check.
2. Obtain a copy of current award letter.
3. Contact the Social Security District Office.
4. Contact the U.S. Dept. Of Labor, Black Lung District Office.

Blood/Plasma Sales

Y

E

1. Obtain the DSS-8113.
2. Obtain tax records.
3. Obtain business records.
4. Obtain bills/receipts.
5. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

Boarders

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.
5. Obtain statement from boarder.

Bonus Pay

Y

V

1. Obtain a copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain wage verification using the DSS-8113.
3. Contact the employer.

265.04

Brown Lung Benefits

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current check.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Contact Industrial Commission.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Educational Aid

N

- C -

Cafeteria Plans

N

265.05

Campaign Contributions

N

Capital Gains

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of tax return.
2. Obtain business records.

273.04

Cash Prizes

Y

V

1. Obtain copy of check.
2. Obtain copy of award letter.
3. Obtain tax forms.
4. Contact the source.

265.18
265.06

Census Income
(Permanent Employees)

Y

E

1. Obtain wage stubs.
2. Obtain completed Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).
3. Contact the employer.

Census Income (Temporary Employees)

Y

E

1. Obtain wage stubs.
2. Obtain completed Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).
3. Contact the employer.

Certain Disabled (SCD) Program

Y

U

1. Complete an EIS inquiry.
2. Obtain a current award letter.

Child Care Wages

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain tax records.
3. Obtain a current award letter.

Child Nutrition Act of 1966 Assistance Value

N

Child Support

(NOTE: Refer to Note in Section 265.28, Representative Payments.)

Y

V

1. Obtain contribution form.
2. Contact the Clerk Of Court.
3. ACTS
4. Contact the absent parent or spouse.

265.07

College Work Study

Exclude College Work Study that is administered under Title IV of the Higher Education Act or the Bureau of Indian Affairs

Y/N

1. Obtain copy of award letter.
2. Contact the school.
3. Contact the provider

265.08

Commercial Fisherman
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Commissions

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

Community Service Administration's Energy Crisis Assistance

N

Community Spouse/Dependent Income Allowance (payments received from an institutionalized Medicaid recipient)

Y

U

1. Guardian
2. Person who has Power of Attorney.
3. Contact Medicaid worker.
4. Contact long-term care facility.

Consignment Sales From a Business
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Contract Sales paid in installments for the sale of a resource (See Installment Payments Received for the Sale of a Resource.)

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of the written contract.
2. Obtain written statements from the buyer and FNS unit member.
3. Receipts or canceled checks

265.20

Contract Wages

Y

V

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain a Wage Verification Form (DSS 8113).
3. Contact the employer.

265.09

Contributions

Y

V

1. Obtain a contribution form from contributor or copy of current check or stub.
2. Contact the contributor.

265.10

Cosmetology
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources

273.03

Court Ordered Restitution

Y

V

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Contact the Clerk Of Court.
3. Obtain legal documents.
4. Contact attorney.

265.11

Crabbing
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Payments

N

- D -

Dependent Care Payments

Y

V

1. Obtain a copy of check or stub.
2. Contact the Day Care Section or use on-line inquiry if accessible.
3. Contact the source.

265.12

Disability Payments (Other than SSI or Social Security)

Note: Sick pay is considered wages.

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Contact the company paying the benefits.

Disaster Relief Act of 1974 Assistance Payments
If FEMA, see FEMA.

N

Disaster Unemployment Insurance Benefits

N

These do not show up in ESC (DES) inquiry and contact must be made with DES to verify disaster payments.

Dividends

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current dividend check.
2. Obtain copy of dividend statement.
3. Contact the stockbroker or brokerage firm.
4. Contact the company.

Domestic Employment
* See Self-Employment.

Y

V

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

265.13
and
273.03

Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 Payments

N

- E -

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

N

Educational Assistance

Exclude educational assistance with the exception of assistance which is designated for normal living expenses (which is Room and Board)

Y/N

V

1. Obtain copy of award letter.
2. Contact the school.
3. Contact the provider.

Verify only if client indicates that they receive educational assistance for Room and Board.

265.14

Energy Assistance Payments

N

Experimental Housing Allowance Program (EHAP) Payments

N

- F -

Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).
2. Obtain copy of check or stub.
3. Obtain Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).

265.22

Farm Income
(gross sales, non-excluded crop insurance settlements, ASCS payments, and capital gains)
* See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) Payments

N

Federal Employee's Compensation Act (FECA) Benefits

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of check.
2. Obtain copy of award letter.
3. Obtain copy of tax forms.
4. Contact the source

Federal Income Tax Refunds

N

Fishing (Commercial)
* See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Foster Care Payments
NOTE: Payments are countable if child is a member of the FNS unit. If child is not included, exclude payments.

Y

V

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Contact the Foster Care Section of DSS.

265.15

Foster-Grandparents Program Volunteer Services (Title II)

N

- G -

Gaming Proceeds, per Capita proceeds to Members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation semi-annually (prorate over the six-month period between payments)

Y

V

1. Obtain a copy of the check.
2. Obtain a copy of the award letter.
3. Contact the source at:
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,
P. O. Box 455, Cherokee, NC 28719
(704) 497-3705.

265.16

General Assistance (GA) Payments

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Review agency records.

GI Bill Income

NOTE: The monthly housing allowance (MHA) under the Post 9/11 GI bill is countable

N

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of the award letter
2. Contact the provider

265.17

Gift Cards

N

Gifts (Monetary)

Y

V

1. Obtain contribution form.
2. Obtain copy of check or stub.
3. Contact the source.

265.06

Guardianship Payments
NOTE: Payments are countable if child is a member of the FNS unit. If child is not included, exclude payments.

Y

V

1. Obtain copy of check.
2. Contact the source (social worker).

260.01

-H-

Held Wages (wages held at the employee's request in the month the wages would otherwise be paid)

Y

E

Obtain a completed Wage Statement from the employer.

Home Assembly Of Products
* See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other sources.

273.03

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Payments

N

Housing Improvement Grants

N

-I-

In-Kind Income

N

Independent Living Initiatives Of Title IV-E Of the Social Security Act (payments or services provided)

N

Indian Payments

Note: See Gaming Proceeds and per Capita proceeds to Members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation

N

Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Withdrawn Funds
Interest Accrued on IDA as long as it is paid into the IDA

N

N

Infrequent/Irregular Income that doesn’t exceed $30 in a quarter

N

265.06

Inheritance

NOTE: Lump sums are not countable as income but as reserve.

Y

V

1. Obtain copy of the will.
2. Contact the executor or administrator of the estate.
3. Contact the Clerk of Court.
4. Contact the probate lawyer.

265.19

Installment payments received for the sale of a resource

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of the written contract.
2. Obtain written statements from the buyer and FNS unit member.
3. Receipts or canceled checks.

265.20

Insurance Dividends

Insurance Settlements (to the extent that they do not represent a reimbursement for lost items)

NOTE: Lump sums are not countable as income but as reserve.

Y

Y

U

V

1. Obtain copy of current dividend check.
2. Obtain copy of dividend statement.
3. Contact the stockbroker or brokerage firm.
4. Contact the company.

1. Obtain copy of settlement check.
2. Contact the lawyer who handled the settlement.
3. Contact the insurance company.

265.19

Interest Income

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of account record statement.
2. Request for Financial Information (DSS-3431).
3. Contact the financial institution.
4. If $10 or less per month or $120 or less per year, accept client’s written statement, unless questionable.

- J -

Job Corp

N

Job Corp is under Title IV of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The program is for individuals age 14-22 and the income is excluded.

Jump Pay (Military)

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).

2. Obtain copy of check or stub.

265.22

Jury Duty Payments

N

- L -

Legally Obligated Money payable to any FNS unit member but diverted to pay an expense

Y

V

1. Contact the source and verify actual amount diverted to pay the expense.

265.21

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Y

E

273.03

Loans

N

Longevity Pay

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Contact the employer.

Lottery Winnings (If paid annually, average over twelve months.)
One-Time Only (Count as a resource.)

Y

N

U

1. Obtain copy of check.
2. Obtain copy of award letter.
3. Obtain tax forms.
4. Contact the source.

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Payments

N

Lump-Sum Payments (non-recurring) (including, but not limited to, income tax refunds, rebates, or credits; retroactive one-time lump-sum payment social security, SSI, Railroad Retirement benefits, and unemployment insurance; retroactive lump-sum WFFA/TANF, Alexander vs. Bruton penalty payments, benefit diversion payments and TANF-EA payments; annual VA disability pension adjustments; lump-sum insurance settlements; and refunds of security deposits on rental property or utilities)
* Count as a resource and use actual amount.

N

-M-

Migrant Income (If the FNS unit receives one payment for work performed by all FNS unit members, do not count earnings of children age 17 or younger who are not the head of the FNS unit and attending elementary or secondary school or planning to return to school after academic breaks. Prorate equally among the persons who worked.

Y

E

1. Contact the employment service.
2. Contact the Farm Labor Bureau.
3. Contact Rural Manpower Development.
4. Contact the Farmer's Cooperative Service.
5. Contact the Grower's Association.

Do not count the children's prorated share.)

6. Contact the Migrant Service Organization.
7. Contact the County Agent.
8. Contact individual growers and crew chiefs.

Migrant Income (continued)

9. Obtain a calendar from the migrant who is working for various growers or crew chiefs which shows:
a. Each day's income and hours worked; and
b. The signature of the grower or crew chief validating the information.

Military Allotments

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of award letter.
3. Contact the Commanding Officer of Military Payment Information Center (Attach a letter authorizing the release of information.).

Military Clothing Maintenance Allowance (CMA)

N

265.21

Military Combat Pay

N

265.21

Military Pay - *Including Base Pay, Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ), Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA), Variable Housing Allowance (VHA), Leave and Separate Rations, Sea Duty, Career Sea Pay, Jump Pay, and Flight Pay

Y

E, V

1. Obtain copy of Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).
2. Obtain copy of check or stub.
3. Obtain Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).

265.21

Military Mandatory Salary Reduction to Fund GI Bill

N

265.22

Monthly Disbursements From a Trust Fund (unless set up as an SSI lump sum)

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of the check or stub.
2. Contact the Executor/Administrator of the fund.
3. Obtain legal documentation.

265.30

- N -

North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Payments

NOTE: Exclude money received as a reimbursement.

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Contact the local Division of Employment Security (DES) Office.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Payments

N

National School Lunch Act

N

Notary Public Fees Earned
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks,
suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Nutrition Program For the Elderly Funds, Of the Older Americans Act Of 1965

N

- O -

On-The-Job Training (OJT) Payments
* See Workforce Investment Act (WIA) for exception

Y/N

E

1. Obtain copy of check.
2. Contact the source.

- P -

Pass-Through Payments

Y/N

V

1. Obtain copy of check.
2. Contact the source.
3. Contact the landlord.

265.23

Pay Advances (Count when received.) Do not count again when it is deducted from the next pay.

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain completed Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).
3. Contact the employer.

Payments made to FNS unit members because of their status as victims of Nazi persecution

N

Pell Grants

N

Pensions

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current pension check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Contact the organization providing the benefits.
4. Obtain tax records.

Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) Account Deposit
NOTE: This income may be spent in accordance with an approved PASS or deposited into a PASS savings account for future use. Money deposited in the account may be from any source such as wages, SSA, or any other type income.

N

Private Unemployment Benefits

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Contact the company paying the benefits.

Produce Grown For the Family's Own Use

N

Project Share (Progress Energy) Payments

N

Public Service Employment (PSE)

Y

E

1. Obtain a copy of current check or stub.
2. Obtain wage verification using the DSS-8113.
3. Contact the employer.

- R -

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (October 15, 1990) Payments

N

Railroad Retirement
(Administered by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, Mart OFC Building, 800 Briar Creek Rd., Rm AA-405, Charlotte, NC 28205-6903, Phone: (704) 344-6118

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current Railroad Retirement check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Contact a representative of the Railroad Retirement Board.

Refugee Cash Assistance
NOTE: Refugee Cash Assistance is not consider WFFA income.

Y

U

1. Review EIS Check History.
2. Obtain a current DSS-8194.
3. Contact the Work First Family Assistance caseworker.
4. Review the Work First Family Assistance Check Register.
5. Contact the source for out-of-state payments.

Refugee Income from Reception and Placement (R&P) and Cuban/Haitian Entrant Programs

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of current check or stub.
2. Contact the source of funds.

Refugee Match Grants

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of current check or stub.
2. Contact the source of funds.
3. Copy of Award Letter.

Reimbursements

Y/N

V

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Contact the source.

265.24

Rental Income

*FNS unit member manages property 20 hours or more a week.
*See Self Employment.
FNS unit member manages property under 20 hours a week considered unearned income but deductions for cost of doing business allowed

Y

Y

E

U

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Repatriated Americans Program

N

Repayment of Overpayments

N

265.25

Representative Payments

Y

V

1. Obtain copy of current check or stub.
2. Contact the source.

265.26

Restitution Under the Civil Liberties Act Of 1988

N

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - Title II

N

Retirement Benefits

Y

U

1. Obtain a copy of current check or stub.
2. Obtain a copy of current award letter.
3. Contact the organization providing the benefits.
4. Obtain tax records.

Reverse Mortgages

N

Roomers (self-employment income for a FNS unit
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.
5. Obtain statement from roomer.

273.03

Royalties

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain tax forms.
3. Contact the source.

- S -

“S” Corporations

Y

E

273.03

Salary

Y

E

1. Obtain wage stubs.
2. Obtain completed Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).
3. Obtain Quarterly Report signed by employer.
4. Contact the employer.

Scholarships received from Civic Groups, Educational Institutions, and Athletic Scholarships.

Y

V

1. Obtain current award letter.
2. Obtain copy of check or stub.
3. Contact the school.

263.03

273.02

Section 8 Utility Assistance

N

Self-Employment – FNS unit member employed in own business, trade, or profession and not by an employer.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

Selling Recyclables
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Senior Companions Payment Program (Title II of the Older Americans Act) Organizations include, but are not limited to, Green Thumb, National Council on Aging, National Council of Senior Citizens, American Association of Retired Persons, U.S. Forest Service, National Association for Spanish Speaking Elderly, National Urban League, National Council on Black Aging.

N

Service Corps Of Retired Executives (SCORE) Payments

N

Severance Pay
NOTE: Count as income in the month it is received. Count as reserve in the following months.

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain completed Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).
3. Contact the employer.

Shared Expenses (See pass-through payments for exceptions.)

N

265.23

Shelter, Utilities, and Household Furnishings Made Available At No Cost - This includes instances in which the FNS unit member works for an employer and is provided shelter rent free in lieu of pay.

N

Sick Pay

NOTE: Budget as wages

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).
3. Contact the employer.

Social Security Benefits (SSA, OASDI, and RSDI) (NOTE: Count the net amount of the social security benefits if the benefits are reduced to repay a prior SSA overpayment. Count the gross amount of the social security benefit if the benefits are reduced due to a federal offset to repay a federal debt. Offset information will not appear on the BENDEX record but may appear on the award letter to the client. Use the BENDEX record for verification.)

Y

U

1. Conduct on-line BENDEX inquiry or review Bendex Exchange Sheet.
2. Conduct on-line Third Party Query (TPQY).
3. Obtain copy of current award letter.

Special Assistance (SA)

Allows individuals living at home to receive SA payment

Y

U

1. Review EIS Check History.
2. Contact the SA caseworker.
3. Review the Check Register.
4. Contact the source.

265.27

Spousal Support

Y

U

1. Obtain the contribution form.
2. Contact the Clerk Of Court.
3. Contact the spouse.

State Income Tax Refunds

N

Stipends

Stipends for educational assistance are excluded.

Y/N

U

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of award letter.

Striker's Benefits (including "picket pay")

Y

V

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain a statement from union.

265.29

Student Income (Students age 17 and younger who are attending elementary or secondary school and are not the head of the FNS unit.)

N

260.01

Summer Youth Employment Opportunties Program (WIA)

Y/N

265.35

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Y

V

1. Conduct an on-line SDX or SOLQ or TPQY inquiry.
2 Obtain copy of award letter.
3. Contact the SSA.

265.28

SSI retroactive lump-sum installments payable in not more than three installments at six month intervals

N

Surplus Commodities

N

- T -

TANF (See WFFA.)

Y

V

265.02

TANF-EA (See WFFA-EA.)

N

Tax Intercept Payments (Support)

N

Telamon Payments

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Contact the WIA or Telamon Office.

Tips

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of check stub.
2. Obtain wage verification using the DSS-8113.
3. Contact the employer.
4. Signed statement from employee.

Title IV, Educational Aid

N

Title V of the Older Americans Act Funds

N

Title VII Funds

N

Title XX Funds

N

Tobacco Allotment Settlement
Buy-out

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Obtain tax records.
4. Contact local Farm Services office.

Trade Readjustment Benefits

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current check or stub.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Contact the local Division of Employment Security (DES) Office.

Training Allowances from Vocational and Rehabilitative Programs recognized by federal, State, and local governments (except WIA).

Y

E

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain a completed DSS-8113.
3. Contact the employer.

Trust Funds and Dividends From Trust Funds

Y

V

1. Contact the executor/ administrator of the fund.
2. Contact the lawyer.

265.30

- U -

Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB)

NOTE: If taxes or child support are deducted, count the gross amount. If the client is working and receiving UIB count the net amount if the benefits are being reduced due to receipt of wages. Count the net amount of UIB if the benefits are reduced to pay a prior UIB overpayment.

NOTE: Disaster Unemployment Insurance Benefits are not countable.

Y

U

1. Conduct an on-line (DES)/UIB inquiry.
2. Obtain copy of current UIB check or award letter.

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act Of 1970 Reimbursements

N

Utility Assistance Payments (HUD or Section 8)

N

- V -

Vacation Pay
*If received while employed

*If received after termination

Y

Y

E

U

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Obtain a completed Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).
3. Contact the employer.

265.04

Vendor Payments

N

265.32

VA Educational Benefits

NOTE: The VA Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) subsistence allowance is not educational benefits and is countable unearned income – see Vocational Rehabilitation.

N

Veterans Administration Benefits (VA)

NOTE: This includes Aid and Attendant Care benefits.

Y

U

1. Contact the VA Regional Office Claims Division at (800) 827-1000.
2. Obtain copy of current VA benefit check or award letter.
3. Contact the local VA service office.

Vocational Rehabilitation

NOTE: This includes the VA Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) subsistence allowance.

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of check.
2. Contact VR or VA Regional office.
3. Obtain copy of award letter.
4. Contact the social worker.

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)

N

- W -

Wages
(includes sick pay)
NOTE: If wages are garnished for any reason other than to repay a prior overpayment to the current employer, count the gross amount.
NOTE: Count as wages income received from a business incorporated as a ‘C’ Corporation.

Y

E

1. Obtain wage stubs.
2. Obtain completed Wage Verification Form (DSS-8113).
3. Contact the employer.

Wartime Relocation of Civilian's Law Payments

N

Witness Pay

N

Work First Family Assistance Emergency Assistance (WFFA-EA)

N

Work First Employment Services Payments

N

Work First Family Assistance (may also be called AFDC or TANF)

Y

V

1. Review EIS Check History.
2. Obtain a current DSS-8194.
3. Contact the Work First Family Assistance caseworker.
4. Review the Work First Family Assistance Check Register.
5. Contact the source for out-of-state payments.

265.02
273.14

Work First Family Assistance Emergency Assistance (WFFA-EA)

N

Work First Employment Services Payments

N

Works for Rent/Room (provided free shelter by landlord)

N

Work Release

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Review the DC-190 from the Department of Corrections.
3. Review Work Release Check List.
4. Contact the Department of Corrections.

Work Study that is administered under Title IV of the Higher Education Act or the Bureau of Indian Affairs is excluded

Y/N

E

1. Obtain copy of award letter.
2. Contact the school.
3. Contact the provider

265.08

Worker's Compensation

Y

U

1. Obtain copy of current check.
2. Obtain copy of current award letter.
3. Contact the company where the person was employed or the insurance company.
4. Obtain statement from attorney.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

Y/N

V

1. Obtain copy of check or stub.
2. Contact the local Workforce Development board.
3. Obtain wage verification using the DSS-8113.

265.35

-Y-

Yard Work
*See Self-Employment.

Y

E

1. Obtain tax records.
2. Obtain business records.
3. Obtain bills/receipts.
4. Obtain records from banks, suppliers, or other knowledgeable sources.

273.03

Youthbuild allowances, earnings, and payments under Youthbuild of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992

N