KEES calculates Lottery and Gambling Winnings that are received as a one-time, lump sum payment. This money will now be counted over a specific period of time, depending on the amount received.
Lottery and Gambling Winnings count:
As Unearned Income
For all Members if received in the month of application
For the Winner if they are applying for benefits during the period of time the Winnings should be used in the Eligibility Determination
Up to 10 years depending on the amount
On the Income List page, select the Program Type of Medical.
Select Miscellaneous from Income Category.
Click the Add button. The Income Detail page displays.
Select the Name of the consumer who won the lump sum Lottery or Gambling money.
Select the Type of Lottery/Gambling Winnings.
Select the Frequency of One Time Only.
Under the Income Amounts block, select Family Medical from the Display Programs drop-down menu.
Click the Add button. The Income Amount Detail page displays.
Enter the Lottery or Gambling money in the Reported Amount field.
Enter the date the Lottery or Gambling money was received in the Begin Date text box.
Select the Verification for the Verified drop-down menu.
Select the Source of the Verification.
Enter the date the Lottery or Gambling money was received in the Payment Received Date text box.
Click the Save and Return button. The Income Detail page displays.
Click the Save and Return button.