North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 75 - Department of Human Services
Article 75-02 - Economic Assistance
Chapter 75-02-01.2 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
Section 75-02-01.2-24 - Lump sums received by a member of the household

1. All nonrecurring lump sum payments must be considered as an asset beginning the second month following the month of receipt. For that month, the remaining lump sum amount is included with all other nonexempt assets in determining eligibility.

2. Recurring unearned income lump sum payments received after an application has been filed for temporary assistance for needy families must be considered countable income and prorated over the period the payment is intended to cover. The prorated lump sum payment must continue to be counted if the case closes and reopens during the income prorate period in which the payment was received or reopens during the income prorate period immediately succeeding the income prorate period in which the case was closed.

3. For purposes of this section, "lump sum income or payment" includes retroactive monthly benefits provided under title II of the Social Security Act and other retroactive monthly benefits, payments in the nature of windfall, such as lottery or gambling winnings or inheritances, judgments, or settlements for injuries to person or property to the extent that the payment is not earmarked and used for the purpose for which it was paid such as burial costs, and repair or replacement of lost or damaged assets, and workers' compensation awards.