5162-2        IN-KIND INCOME AND VENDOR PAYMENTS

Any earned or unearned income that is paid "in-kind" rather than in cash to any member of the Family Medicaid household is not counted in determining eligibility, except as noted below:

1. The caseworker must verify that contributions or gifts are made in such a way that actual cash does not pass through the hands of any member of the Family Medicaid household.

2. Any cash contribution made directly to any member of a Family Medicaid household is considered as income, except as provided in 5162-4.

3. When the caseworker encounters in-kind contributions being made by a noncustodial parent who was previously unknown, he/she must inform Child Support Services Division (CSSD) so they can consider pursing medical support.

4. In-kind earned income received as full or partial compensation for services rendered, such as rent reduction in exchange for managing apartments or "working off" a store bill, will be counted as earned income.  Verification of circumstances and dollar value must be obtained.

5. Any direct or vendor payments made to or on behalf of Family Medicaid applicants or recipients by DPA 's General Relief program will count as available Family Medicaid income.