20-005.01 General $20 Disregard

477 NAC 20-005.01

Every AABD/MA unit receives a $20 income disregard.

1. Married couples who are living together and budgeted together are considered a unit and get one $20 disregard.
2. The income disregard is applied to unearned income first; any remainder is subtracted from earned income for clients who are receiving SSI.
3. Clients who are receiving Assisted Living AD Waiver services or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) 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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