What Counts as Income In Means Test?

Unearned Income 
  • Includes gifts, payments from annuities and pensions, alimony & support payments, dividends, interest, rents, awards and payment from other benefit programs
  • Reduces benefits dollar for dollar after the first $[varies by year]
In-Kind Support & Maintenance 
  • Actual receipt of food, clothing, or shelter, or something that can be used to get one of these
  • Reduces benefits dollar for dollar up to a maximum $[varies by year]
Earned Income 
  • Consists of wages, royalties, net earnings from self-employment, and any honoraria received for services rendered
  • Reduces benefits one dollar for every two dollars after the first $[varies by year]