313.01 Medical Assistance Cases: Who Is Liable for Support? SR 02-09, 04/02 (FAM-A)

Relatives are not required to contribute to the support of an individual receiving medical assistance.* Voluntary contributions by relatives that are made directly to the individual are considered unearned income in determining eligibility.

Refer to PARTS 505, WHOSE INCOME COUNTS? and 511, COMMON TYPES OF INCOME: DEEMED INCOME, for assistance in determining the income considered to be available for use by an individual requesting assistance.