Rule 23-104-8.5 - Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)A. These payments are defined as follows:1. Lump sum payments for medical and other expenses associated with energy-related occupational illnesses.B. These payments are treated as follows: 1. Lump sum payments made under EEOICPA, including reimbursement for medical expenses, are excluded from income and resources.2. Effective July 2004, interest earned on unspent payments is excluded from income.23 Miss. Code. R. 104-8.5
Social Security Act §1902 (r)(2); 42 CFR §435.601(b) (Rev 1994).