Income Rules

Income rules are used to determine the unearned, earned and self employment income that are countable/non countable for the household. Income is classified as either countable or non-countable. Only countable income is included in the income eligibility determination.

The following are the income limits for the various categories of ABD. Note there is no income test for the 1619(b) category as mentioned previously.

1. Pickle People
   • If income is less than the current SSI Income Limit then individual has satisfied the income test.
2. Disabled Adult Children (DAC)
   • If income is less than the current SSI Income Limit then individual has satisfied the income test.
3. Disabled Widow(er)s not receiving Medicare
   • If income is less than the current SSI Income Limit then individual has satisfied the income test.
4. Children Who Had Received SSI on August 22, 1996
   • Child continues to meet federal SSI income Limit

See the Adult - Common Income Rules chapter for the steps to calculate the household's total countable income.