6-002.07A4 Potential Income
479 NAC 6-002.07A4
Potential income is defined as income based on entitlement or need which is usually determined by an administering agency as a result of an application for benefits by the individual. Potential income includes, but is not limited to, RSDI, categorical assistance, Railroad Retirement, veteran's or military service benefits, unemployment compensation, disability insurance benefits, and worker's compensation. Medicare is not considered a potential benefit.
The worker must explore each individual's potential entitlement for benefits. The former ward is required to apply for any benefits for which s/he appears to be entitled within 60 days of the date the worker notifies the former ward of the requirement. The worker must not delay determination of eligibility for assistance and authorization of payment pending determination of entitlement for benefits. After the worker has determined the former ward's eligibility for categorical assistance s/he must notify the former ward in writing of the requirement to apply for a benefit for which the former ward appears eligible and inform the former ward of the number of days left in which to apply.