Disability Benefits Other than Disability Based Income

Certain disability payments are considered unearned income. Examples of this are permanent worker's compensation, veteran’s benefits, etc.

Refer to Disability Based Income for a list of Disability Based Income.

Potentially Available Income

If a client appears to be eligible for either kind of disability benefits, an application must be made. If the person refuses to do so, the EW must determine the effect on the AU. Refer to Potentially Available Income [EAS 82-610, 44-103] for potentially available income.

Retroactive Payments

If these benefits are received for a retroactive period, they are considered nonrecurring lump sum income and should be treated as property in the month received and the subsequent months.

Related Topics

Nonexempt Unearned Income

Income in Kind

Social Security, Railroad Retirement and Other Pensions

Social Security Benefits for Children

Social Security Benefits of a Minor Parent

Other Unearned Income

Child Support

Income from Property

Foster Care Related Income

Income Tax Refunds

Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB)

Veterans Benefits

Student Income