602-2 D. OTHER HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES
The following resources are considered when determining eligibility.
Resources held jointly by separate households are considered available in total to each household unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the caseworker that such resources are inaccessible or only a portion of the resources is available. The value of the accessible portion is counted towards the resource limit. If the jointly held resource cannot be practically subdivided and the joint owner is uncooperative, the resource is considered inaccessible.
2. Non-recurring 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 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.)
Exception:
SSI retroactive lump-sum payments are excluded as income even when there are multiple payments.
3. Disqualified/Excluded Household Member Resources
The resources of a household member disqualified for an intentional program violation, failure to comply with work program requirements, failure to provide an SSN , or for being an ineligible alien or ineligible drug convict will be counted to the household. See MS 605-2B.
4. Resources of an Alien's Sponsor
Resources of the sponsor and sponsor's spouse will be counted in their entirety minus $1,500 to the household. See MS 605-2A for further information on budgeting.
Liquid and non-liquid resources not specifically exempt must be counted toward the household's total resource limit.
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