Income Disregard
/ˈɪnkʌm dɪsˈrɪɡɑrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A specified amount of income excluded from consideration when determining eligibility for public assistance programs.
The income disregard allowed her to qualify for benefits despite her earnings.
Forms
- income disregard
- income disregards
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Commentary
Income disregards are used in welfare law to exempt certain income portions from eligibility calculations, helping claimants maintain benefits despite modest earnings.
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