TN 79 (12-98)

Citations:

Social Security Act, as amended, Section 1612(a);

20 CFR 416.1120; Public Law 100-647, sections 3041-3044

A. Policy

The following work-related payments are unearned income:

• Certain in-kind items provided as remuneration for employment (SI 00830.110B., SI 00835.390 and INTRANETSSI 014.064 for the SSI claim system input instructions).

• Money paid to a resident of a public institution when no employer/ employee relationship exists (SI 00520.010).

• Tips under $20 per month.

• Jury fees (i.e., fees paid for services, not expense money). (See SI 00830.100 if expense money is provided.)

• Certain shelter provided to members of the Uniformed Services and their families (See SI 00820.400).

• Indian fishing rights income (SI 00830.880).

NOTE: Work-related unearned income, other than in-kind items, is recorded on the SSI claim system IOTH Other Income page. See INTRANETSSI 014.064 for the input instructions.

B. Procedure — Development And Documentation

1. Individual Has Evidence

a. Verification

Use documents in the individual's possession to verify the amounts of work-related payments

b. Documentation

Document the information on the EVIDENCE screen.

2. Individual Does Not Have Evidence

a. Verification

• Verify jury fees by contacting the court clerk or jury commissioner.

• Verify other work-related payments by contacting the source of payment.

b. Documentation

Document the information on the EVIDENCE screen.

C. References

• Earned income, SI 00820.000.

• Title II wage exclusions as they relate to the SSI program, SI 00815.600.

• Sick pay, SI 00830.543 and SI 00820.005.