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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.
Exception: There are five (5) disability incomes that are considered “disability based income” and eligible for the $225 income disregard, they are:
- State Disability Insurance (SDI, DIB)
- PDI
- TWC
- TDI, and
- SSDI. Refer to Social Security Disability Insurance
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.
Reminder: State Disability Insurance Benefits (SDI/DIB), PDI, TWC, TDI, and SSDI are considered disability based income. Refer to Disability Based Income [W & I Code 11451.51] for a complete discussion of SDI/DIB, PDI, TWC, TDI, and SSDI.]
Related Topics
Social Security, Railroad Retirement and Other Pensions
Social Security Benefits for Children
Social Security Benefits of a Minor Parent
Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB)