SIS-EW Determination Steps
Follow the steps below to determine if a client’s income is at or below the SIS. These steps can also be found on the SIS-EW (PDF) handout. Space for note-taking has been provided.1. Total the client’s gross income.
2. Compare the client’s gross income to the Special Income Standard (SIS).
- If the client’s income is less than or equal to the SIS, the client is SIS-EW.
- If the client’s income is greater than the SIS, the client is EW (non-SIS-EW).
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LTC Income Basics - Special Income Standard - Elderly Waiver