OLDER AMERICANS ACT
ISSUE DATE: 03/2026
Benefits provided under most titles of the Older Americans Act are in the form of in-kind services, such as meals to seniors. See 0017.15.24 (In-Kind Income) for the treatment of this type of income.
Do not count income paid to participants in programs carried out under the Community Service Employment Program (Title V of the Older Americans Act) which includes:
● | The Experience Works employment services program. |
● | The Senior Community Service Employment Program (Motivation Employment and Training). |
● | The Senior Aides Program. |
See TEMP Manual TE02.08.010 (Experience Works Income) and the Student Training, Service and Rehabilitation Programs Guide and FAQ (PDF).
MFIP:
Hours are counted in the federal Work Participation Rate (WPR) even if the income is not counted. See 0010.18.01 (Mandatory Verifications: Cash Assistance).
SNAP, MSA, GA, HSP
Follow general provisions.
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 11/2022 | for cash programs, service and rehabilitation income is no longer counted. |
| 11/2021 | in SNAP adds the Senior Community Service Employment Program (Motivation Employment and Training) as part of the Experienced Works program and clarifies the Experienced Works is an employment services program. |
| 10/2016 | Updates section due to Legislative changes for Program Uniformity/Income. |
| 12/2014 | Removed WB. This program was suspended 12/1/14. |
| 11/2012 | update Food Support and FS to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and FSET to SNAP E&T throughout. No policy was changed. |
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