A payment made to a covered Indian tribe or an individual under this part shall not
(1) for purposes of determining the eligibility for a Federal service or program of a covered Indian tribe, household, or individual, be treated as income or resources; or
(2) otherwise result in the reduction or denial of any service or program to which, pursuant to Federal law (including the Social Security Act (
42 U.S.C.
301 et seq.)), the covered Indian tribe, household, or individual would otherwise be entitled.
