TN 147 (07-21)

SI 00830.530 Work-Related Unearned Income

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 00820.010A., 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

 


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SI 00830.530 - Work-Related Unearned Income - 07/08/2021
Batch run: 10/31/2024
Rev:07/08/2021