10-001.01 Income and Resource Requirements

469 NAC 10-001.01

The methodology used to determine income and resource eligibility of the two LIS groups is the same as the Supplemental Security Income and Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled Programs (see Title 469, Chapters 1 through 4), with the following exceptions:

1. Household definition: For the LIS groups, a household (unit) includes an applicant and his/her spouse living in the same household, and individuals related to the applicant living in the household who are dependent on the applicant for 50 percent of their support. (This definition differs from the SSI/AABD definition which would include only a spouse and dependent children [see 469 NAC 2-006.01 and 2-006.02]).

2. Resources: For the LIS groups, the resource test is based on liquid assets (convertible to cash within 20 days). (All available resources are used to determine eligibility in SSI/AABD [see 469 NAC 2-009.02]).

3. Automobiles: For the LIS groups, all automobiles are excluded. (For SSI/AABD eligibility, one motor vehicle per unit is excluded per 469 NAC 2-009.07B7.)

4. Health Insurance Deduction: For the LIS groups, health insurance premiums are not deducted from income. (Health insurance premiums are deducted from income in determining AABD/MA only eligibility per 469 NAC 4-006.01A).

5. Guardian or Conservator Fee: For the LIS groups, a guardian or conservator fee is not allowed. (Guardian or conservator expenses as paid up to a maximum of $10 a month are deducted from income for AABD/MA cases [see 469 NAC 4-006.01B]).

{12/25/2005}