5156-2        LUMP SUM PAYMENTS

Non-recurring lump sum payments are treated as a resource in the month received.  Generally, lump-sum payments are monies owed to the household such as income tax refunds, rebates, or credits.  Other examples of non-recurring lump sum payments are one-time refugee resettlement payments, insurance settlements, or retroactive payments from Social Security or other agencies.  Lump sum payments are exempt as income.  (See Administrative Procedures Manual section 128-4 for more information about refugee assistance.)