Section 120.350  Lump Sum Payments and Income Tax Refunds

a)         Lump sum payments shall be considered available for the established six month period in which it is received.

b)         For a MANG client who resides in the community, SSI lump sum payments are exempt income.  SSI lump sum payments that are kept separately and are not combined with other monies remain exempt.

c)         For a MANG client who resides in a group care facility, DMHDD facility or other medical facility, SSI lump sum payments are considered non-exempt income.  The lump sum payment is considered available to meet the needs of the individual for the established six month period in which it is received.

(Source:  Amended at 7 Ill. Reg. 394, effective January 1, 1983)