Glossary D-words SR 94-04, 04/94 (AAM-A)

Deduction — An amount subtracted from case income which represents an expense that has been or must be paid by an assistance group member or other person whose income is counted in the determination of eligibility.

Disabled person — An individual who is prevented from working because of physical or mental impairment, disease, vision loss, or a combination of these conditions.

Disregard — An amount subtracted from individual or case income which is retained by the individual and is not counted in the determination of eligibility.