Q & A: Compliance

Question: When I see a Y for buy-in on the EIV, that means I don’t give the tenant credit for medical deductions, right?   Jackie in Atlanta

Answer: That’s correct.  A “Yes” for Medicare Buy-In on the EIV Income Report means that the state is paying the Medicare premium for the tenant.  Thus, it’s not deducted from the tenant’s SS check, and it’s not an out-of-pocket medical expense for the household.  So, in this case, the Medicare amount does not count as a medical expense.