Calculating Countable Income for QMB Monthly Income Limit: Michigan

 I understand that QMB has a monthly income limit.  My question is around calculating countable income.  I’ve read through the state’s Bridges Eligibility Manual (BEM) and it appears it is calculated the same as SSI countable income:

• countable unearned income = unearned income – $20 general exclusion
• countable earned income = (earned income – $65 earned income exclusion) / 2
• Add countable unearned and earned income

 I also found information on MI DB101 website.

 Just looking for confirmation.