2-010.01E1a General $20 Disregard

469 NAC 2-010.01E1a

Every unit receives a $20 income disregard. A married couple who are living together and budgeted together are considered a unit and get one $20 disregard. The income disregard is applied to unearned income first; any remainder is subtracted from earned income. For clients who are receiving SSI, see 469 NAC 3-006.01A.

Clients who are receiving Assisted Living AD Waiver services receive the $20 disregard.

Exception: Clients who are living in a nursing home, public institution, hospital or other medical institution, do not receive a $20 disregard.

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