5161-5        VOLUNTEER SERVICE PAYMENTS

Any payments (salary, wages, stipends or reimbursements) paid to volunteers in the following programs is exempt income for the Medicaid program:

• VISTA Volunteers in Service to America Literacy Corps;

• University Year for VISTA Volunteers in Service to America; and

• Literacy Challenge Grants.

Any payments for supportive services or reimbursements paid to volunteers in the following programs are also exempt income:

• Retired & Senior Volunteer Corps;

• Foster Grandparents Program; and

• Senior Companion Program.

All other AmeriCorps stipends and living allowance payments are countable earned income for the Medicaid program.

Note:

Volunteer status and participation in an exempt program must be verified by contacting the person's supervising office.