Rule 23-104-2.1 - Definition of IncomeA. Income is defined as any item an individual receives in cash (or in some cases in-kind) that can be used to meet his/her needs for food or shelter. 1. Effective March 9, 2005, clothing is no longer considered a basic need for SSI purposes.23 Miss. Code. R. 104-2.1
Social Security Act §1902 (r)(2); 42 CFR §435.601(b) (Rev 1994).