Policy History for 5.14.8 BEGIN DATE

Release 06-03

5.14.8 BEGIN DATE

5.14.8.1 QMB

QMB benefits begin on the first of the month after the month in which the individual is determined to be eligible/confirmed in CARES Client Assistance for Re-employment & Economic Support.

 

Example:  Mr. Smith has been in the same nursing home since 1998 and applied for MA on January 23, 2003.  He also requested QMB.  His application was processed for both on January 23, 2003  and he was determined eligible for both.  His MA begin date is January 1, 2003.  His QMB begin date is February 1, 2003.

 

 

5.14.8.2 SLMB, SLMB+,QDWI

SLMB, SLMB+, and QDWI benefits begin on the first of the

month in which all eligibility requirements are met.  They cannot begin earlier than three months prior to the month of application.

 

 

This page last updated in Release Number : 03-03

Release Date:09-22-03

Effective Date: 09-22-03