MFIP, WB, DWP:
Exclude adoption assistance payments. For further information, see 0011.21 (Receipt of Other Assistance).


SNAP:
Count the monthly adoption assistance payment for basic maintenance and supplemental needs as unearned income for the child.

Exclude payments issued as a reimbursement for special non-medical need expenses.


MSA:
Count adoption assistance payments as unearned income for the child only. Exclude adoption assistance payments as income to the caregiver so long as the payments are not co-mingled with household accounts.


GA:
Count adoption assistance payments as unearned income.


GRH:
Follow MSA for aged, blind, or disabled clients. Follow GA for all other adults.