Lump Sum Payments 400-28-65-20

 

Nonrecurring Lump Sum Unearned Income Payments 400-28-65-20-05

(Revised 10/1/11 ML #3278)

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NDAC 75-02-01.3-07

 

Unearned income received on a non-recurring or irregular basis is considered nonrecurring lump sum payments and are not countable.

 

Nonrecurring lump sum payments are limited to only those payments that can reasonably be expected not to occur again. Examples of nonrecurring lump sum payments include, but are not limited to:

  • Lump sum payments from Social Security
  • Lump sum payments from Railroad Retirement
  • Lump sum payments from Veterans benefits
  • Lump sum payments from Workforce Safety and Insurance
  • Lump sum payments from Unemployment Compensation
  • Military Re-enlistment payments
  • Insurance settlements
  • Inheritances
  • Contests
  • Gambling winnings
  • Severance pay (represents a nonrecurring compensation outside of regular earnings)
  • Income tax refund
  • Employee's withdrawal of a retirement fund taken in a lump sum payment
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) back payment
  • Bonus payments on mineral leases

For treatment of lump sum earned income, see Section 400-28-65-10-20, Earned Income - When Received.