Resumption of use must be expected within 12 months of last use. For example, if property was last used in October, resumption of use must reasonably be expected to occur before the end of the following October.

The 12-month period can be extended for an additional 12 months if nonuse is due to a disabling condition (see D. below).

If property is not in current use, obtain the individual's statement either signed or recorded on a Report of Contact page as to:

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  the date of last use;

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  the reason(s) the property is not in use; and

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  when the individual expects to resume the self-support activity, if at all.

Explain that we can exclude the property for up to 12 months if resumption of the self-support activity can reasonably be expected to occur within that time.

If the individual does not intend to resume the self-support activity, the property is a countable resource for the month after the month of last use. However, see 5. below.

If, after property has been excluded because an individual intends to resume self-support activity, the individual decides not to resume such activity, the exclusion ceases to apply as of the date of the change of intent. Thus, unless excluded under another provision, e.g., conditional benefits, the property is a resource for the following month.

If an individual alleges that self- support property is not in current use because of a disabling condition, obtain the individual's statement either signed or recorded on a Report of Contact page as to:

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  the nature of the condition;

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  the date they ceased the self-support activity; and

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  when they intend to resume the activity, if at all.

Prepare a special determination as to whether up to an additional 12 months will be allowed for resuming use of the property.

NOTE: Medical review diaries are not indicators of an individual's intent or ability to do at least some work.