Unemployment Insurance payments are counted for all Medical Assistance programs as unearned income.
NOTE A person may be working part-time and still receive a reduced unemployment payment.
Unemployment Insurance payments received electronically are considered income on the date received. If mailed, payments are considered received as of the third day following the date of issue.
Term |
Definition |
Unemployment Insurance Payments |
Also known as unemployment compensation. A person receives these payments under a State or Federal unemployment law. |
Income is first obtained through the Federal and State Data Services Hubs.
If needed, other proof includes:
· Award letter from state agency providing the unemployment insurance; or
· Collateral contact with the state agency providing the unemployment insurance.
This requirement applies to the following programs:
Program |
Legal Authorities |
ALTCS SSI-MAO Medicare Savings Program |
42 USC 1382a(a)(2)(B) 20 CFR 416.1121(a) |
Adult Caretaker Relative Pregnant Woman Child KidsCare |
42 CFR 435.603 42 CFR 457.10, 300, 301 and 315 |