Income Definition

Income is anything that can be used to meet needs for food, or shelter. Income is cash, wages, pensions, in-kind IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.03.05 – Eligibility for Aid to Department of Health and Welfare the Aged, Blind, & Disabled (AABD) Section 301 Page 28 payments, inheritances, gifts, awards, rent, dividends, interest, or royalties the participant receives during a month. (7-1-24) 01. Cash Income. Is currency, checks, money orders, or electronic funds transfers. Cash income includes Social Security checks, unemployment checks, and payroll checks. (7-1-24) 02. In-Kind Income. Is not cash. In-kind income is food or shelter. Wages paid as in-kind earnings, such as food or shelter, are counted as unearned income. Other in-kind income is not counted. (7-1-24) 03. Inheritances. Is cash, a right, or noncash items received as the result of someone’s death. Cash or noncash items in an inheritance are income the month received and a resource the next month. A contested inheritance is not counted as income until the contest is settled and money is distributed. (7-1-24)