For SSI purposes, some types of unearned income are not counted. Here is a list of more common unearned income exclusions.
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Income excluded under other Federal Laws -
$20 General Income Exclusion -
Any portion of a grant, scholarship, fellowship, or gift used for paying tuition, fees, or other necessary educational expenses -
Income used to fulfill an approved Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS) -
Assistance received under the Disaster Relief and Energy Assistance Act and assistance provided under any Federal statute because of a presidentially declared disaster -
The first $60 of infrequent or irregular unearned income received in a calendar quarter -
Foster care payments -
Any interest earned on excluded burial funds and any appreciation in the value of an excluded burial arrangement which are left to accumulate and become a part of that burial fund -
Any interest on excluded burial space purchase agreement if left to accumulate as part of the value of the agreement -
Certain home energy and other needs-based support and maintenance assistance -
Federal housing assistance -
Crime victims compensation -
Interest on a dedicated account which is excluded from resources
For a full list, visit the Social Security policy page on unearned income exclusions.