Contributions are verified payments which are regularly paid to or for the former ward. Contributions received regularly to aid in the support of the client, either in the form of money payments or the provision of shelter, including taxes and insurance, are considered unearned income.
When another individual is paying the entire expense(s) the worker must consult the chart in 468 NAC 2-009.04B4 to determine the amount to consider as unearned income. If the amount paid is equal to or greater than the amount(s) on the chart, the worker uses the amount(s) on the chart. If the amount(s) paid is less than the amount on the chart, the worker uses the actual amount. When another individual is paying a portion of the expenses, it is not considered a contribution.
The following are not considered contributions:
1. Payments for utilities;
2. Energy asssistance;
3. Emergency assistance;
4. General assistance; or
5. Crisis assistance from a community agency, service agency, or an individual.
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