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Do Medicaid Waiver payments for taking care of my disabled adult child count as SGA?

Full question: Will Medicaid Waiver payments for taking care of my disabled adult child count as SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity), and therefore cause me to lose SSDI benefits? Hi there, You can learn more at this IRS website about how Medicaid Waiver payments may be excludable from income. Best of luck, Martha

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