SSA Unearned Income
Bonuses & Cash Incentives
Income Budgeting
Random
100

If SOLQI/WTPI shows the Medicare premium is paid by the State of Arizona, how do we code it on UNIN?

VP

100

True or False: Cash Bonuses and Incentives are NOT countable earned income.

FALSE

100

True or False? If you do not have a full month of income for the month you are working, you would use what you have without question

False

100

When the participant does not have a valid residential or mailing address where they can receive mail, then mail must be sent to a

USPS General Delivery location


200

If the participant is paying for the Medicare premium, which screen will you key the payment on?

EXNS

200

What Earned Income Type Code is used for keying Bonuses and Cash Incentives pay?

OT

200

When a zero pay period occurs and is expected to continue, which field on the EAIC screen must be keyed in order to account for the zero pay period?

The number of periods from the income period used

200

When should Voter Registration be offered?

Initials

Renewals

Change of Address

300

When a participant receives a lump sum Social Security payment that includes the amount for the current month being budgeted, which screens do you key in AZTECS?

LIAS, UNIN
300

Which of the below may be used as verification of Bonuses and Cash Incentives? (choose all that apply)

(A) Completed C005 Notice, (B) Third Party Payroll Verification, (C) Completed FAA-0053A Form, (D) Copy of Pay Stubs, (E) Collateral Contact

300

What are the Converting Income frequency codes?

WK

BW

SM

300

Who is offered SNAP CAN?

All NA participants coded IN on SEPA, age 16 or older, regardless of NA work registration or exemptions.

400

When the gross and net SSA payment amounts are different because of a garnishment for child support, do we budget the gross amount or the net amount on UNIN?  

Gross Amount

400

Where in the CNAP+ Manual would you look to find Bonuses and Cash Incentives policy?  

FAA4.H01B.11
FAA4.H Income Eligibility Factor : 01 Requirements and Types : B Income Types : .11 Bonuses and Cash Incentives  

400

If the income is not consistent, different handling is required. What are the 4 areas that need to be addressed?

New/Terminated

Zero Pay

Missing Paychecks

High/Low

400

What do you do if you suspect a client is committing fraud?

FAA offices may refer a participant for investigation when the participant is suspected of program violations and potential fraud exists. 

Refer cases to Office of Special Investigation (OSI) for investigation

500

When the customer is also applying for NA/CA, after we run SOLQI in HEAplus, what interface inquiry screens do we also need to review in AZTECS?

BDXI, WTPI, SDXI

500

When a Bonus or Cash Incentive is included within the gross amount what steps should be taken?

(M) Manually subtract the cash bonus or incentive amount from the gross income amount., (D) Discuss with the participant how often the bonus or incentive is received., (C) Clarify with the employer when the participant is unsure whether the bonuses or incentives are ongoing., (W) When appropriate, enter the bonus or incentive pay budget in AZTECS through the current system month using the appropriate Income Type Code.

500

What non cash bonuses or incentives are NOT Countable?

Gift Cards

Prizes

Merchandise

500

It is a violation of immigration law when a noncitizen is residing in the U.S. without the knowledge or permission of USCIS. FAA is required to report any confirmed violations of this immigration law. Violations of this law are confirmed when any of the following occurs:

●The noncitizen voluntarily self-declares that they are residing in the U.S. illegally

●The noncitizen provides Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) documents verifying violation of USCIS law

FAA does not report unconfirmed violations of immigration law.

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