DD Indian Gaming Profit Distribution

 

 

Revised 04/26/2022

Policy

Indian gaming profit distributions are counted as unearned income for all Medical Assistance programs.

As the amount of these payments may vary, the most recent payment amount is used to anticipate the next payment amount. See Indian Gaming Payment Example for more information.

Definitions

Term

Definition

Indian Gaming Profit Distributions

Money distributed by the tribe to its individual members based on revenue produced by Indian gaming within the bounds of a tribal nation.

 

Proof

Income is first obtained through the Federal and State Data Services Hubs.  If needed, other proof includes:

·         Check stubs;

·         Written statement from the Tribe; or

·         Collateral contact with the Tribe.

 

Legal Authority

This requirement applies to the following programs:

Program

Legal Authorities

ALTCS

SSI-MAO

Medicare Savings Program

P. L. 98-64

20 CFR 416.1102, 1120 and 1127

AAC R9-22-1909

Adult

Caretaker Relative

Pregnant Woman

Child

KidsCare

42 CFR 435.603

42 CFR 457.10, 300, 301 and 315