317.01 Potential Sources of Income (FAM)

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Developing potential sources of income means that if an applicant or recipient is financially eligible for financial *assistance, the individual must explore and apply for all potential sources of income or benefits available to the individual. Examples of sources of income or benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) described under Title XVI of the Social Security Act;

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• Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits, including Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) program benefits described under Title II of the Social Security Act;

• veterans benefits, including the Veteran’s Affairs Aid and Attendance Allowance;

 Exception: If the individual is incapable of applying for the aid and attendance allowance and does not have an authorized representative to apply on the individual’s behalf, the Family Service Specialist must initiate the application for the aid and attendance allowance on the individual’s behalf.

• retirement benefits and pensions;

• disability benefits and pensions;

• unemployment insurance or worker’s compensation;

• contributions from any liable third party; and

• third-party medical coverage.

See Medical Assistance Manual PART 315, DEVELOPING POTENTIAL SOURCES OF INCOME, for medical assistance policy on this topic.