Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 23 - Division of Medicaid
Part 104 - Income
Chapter 6 - Unearned Income - General Provisions
Rule 23-104-6.6 - Garnishment or Other Withholdings

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 23-104-6.6

Current through September 24, 2024

A. Unearned income includes amounts withheld because of a garnishment or to make certain other payments (such as Medicare premiums).

B. Unearned income includes amounts withheld whether the withholding is:

1. Purely voluntary;

2. To repay a debt; or

3. To meet a legal obligation.

C. This policy does not apply to amounts withheld to pay the expenses of obtaining the income since such amounts are not income.

D. The following are types of items for which amounts may be withheld, but withheld amounts are considered income received:

1. Federal, state or local income taxes;

2. Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI), Medicare Part B;

3. Loan payments;

4. Child support;

5. Life or health insurance premiums;

6. Union dues;

7. Bank charges; or

8. Garnishments.

Social Security Act §1902 (r)(2); 42 CFR §435.601(b) (Rev 1994).

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