Veteran’s Administration Income Exclusions

Veterans may be eligible to receive an increase in their VA pension to assist themselves, surviving spouse, and/or dependents.

 

The increase in the VA pension is income for most programs, but is considered an expense for MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled.  Refer to FSD Policy Manual – 18.1 Treatment of Resources, Income and Verification Charts Veteran’s Benefits Rows.

 

Verification from the Veterans Administration is required to determine what portion of the payment is designated Aid and Attendance; Dependent; Unusual Medical, and/or Home Bound/Housebound expenses.

 

Step 1:

From FM0D or FAMISPAR locate participant by entering participant’s SSN, or DCN.

Press CTRL.

 

Step 2:

Type “SELINC” on the command line.

Type “S” in the “SEL” field left of the EU.

    • If participant is active on multiple programs, select any program.

Press CTRL to FASTPATH to SELINC.

 

Step 3:

Type “S” in the “SEL” field next to the “VA”-Veterans Administration income if VA income exists in FAMIS.

Press CTRL and go to Step 5.

    • If VA income is not in FAMIS go to Step 4.

 

Step 4:

Press F14=ADDINC (Income screen).

Enter the following:

    • Type: UI
    • Source:  Prompt (=F4) and select “VA”- VA Benefits.
    • Source Name: Veterans Administration
    • Begin Date field: Date VA benefit began
    • Report Date: Date Agency became aware of the benefit
    • Press CTRL.
    • Go to Step 5.

 

Step 5:

Press F6=DETAILS (Income Amount screen), if a current budget is needed.

    • If FAMIS displays current VA benefit amount go to Step 6.

Enter current Budget Month, Frequency, and Calculation Method.

    • First blank repeating group line, type “S” on the Com line.
    • Gross Amount: Enter participant’s current gross income.
    • Income Date: Enter the date income is received by the participant.
    • Include (Y/N): Enter “Y”.
    • VER: Enter how the income was verified.
    • Press CTRL.
    • Enter comments, and press CTRL.
    • Press F21=RETURN, F12=CANCEL, and F21=RETURN to the Income screen.

 

Step 6:

Press F14=INCEXP (Income Expense screen).

Type “A” on the command line.

    • First blank repeating group line: Type “S” in the Com field.
    • Type: Prompt (=F4) to view the Select Code Table Value screen.

 

Step 7:

Type “S” in the SEL field next to the expense.

Press CTRL back to the Income Expense screen.

    • Expense Amount: Enter the portion of the VA benefit designated for the expense.
    • FREQ: Enter how often received.
    • Budget Begin Date: Enter month/year.
    • Verification: Enter verification code.

 

Step 8:

Repeat Steps 6-7 for any additional expenses the participant may have.

Press CTRL.

 

Step 9:

Comments must be entered individually for each expense.

    • Tab to the expense and type “S” in the Com field next to the expense.
    • Press F18=COMMENT.
    • Enter comment, and press CTRL.
    • Press F21=RETURN, then F12=CANCEL to return to the Income Expense screen.

Go to Step 10 if only one expense.

Repeat Step 9 until comments are entered for all expenses.

 

Step 10:

Complete an Eligibility Determination Resolution (EDRES).

    • Review budget summaries for all active programs to ensure correct outcome.
    • Comments must be entered on the EUMEMROL screen summarizing action taken on the case.