EXCESS ASSETS - PARTICIPANTS
ISSUE DATE: 07/2026
MFIP, GA:
Terminate assistance when excess assets exist. Give the assistance unit a 10 day notice before terminating benefits. See 0026 (Notices).
If the assistance unit proves it reduced assets before the effective date of termination, eligibility continues. They may reduce assets in any manner not described as an improper transfer in 0015.69.06 (Improper Asset Transfers).
There is no overpayment if the assistance unit reports receipt of an asset timely. Ineligibility starts when the change can be processed properly.
SNAP:
Only non-categorically eligible SNAP units ARE subject to an asset test. Categorically eligible SNAP units are NOT subject to an asset test. See 0013.06 (SNAP Categorical Eligibility/Ineligibility) to determine categorical eligibility or ineligibility.
For non-categorically eligible SNAP units, see 0015.81 (Assets – SNAP) for the SNAP asset policies, including the asset limits and transferred assets.
MSA:
For SSI recipients, no action is required. SSA makes all asset determinations.
For non-SSI clients, follow GA.
HSP:
Follow MSA for aged, blind, or disabled clients. Follow GA for all other adults.
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 03/2026 | Manuals Moratorium - removes DWP language for the DWP repeal, reviews DHS language, updates language of GRH to HSP, reinserts bold. |
| 05/2025 | in SNAP, adds that non-categorically eligible SNAP cases are subject to an asset test. GA policy moves to MFIP, DWP. |
| 05/2016 | updates section due to Legislative changes for Program Uniformity/Assets. |
| 12/2014 | Removed WB. This program was suspended 12/1/14. |
| 06/2014 | in MFIP, WB, DWP deletes the 2nd paragraph concerning subtracting any federal tax refund received in the last 12 months from counted assets because this exemption ended 01/01/14. This change was EFFECTIVE 01/01/14. |
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