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Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Obsolete Medicaid Eligibility Handbook For the current MEH, see http://www.emhandbooks.wi.gov/meh-ebd/ For the current BC Plus Handbook, see http://www.emhandbooks.wi.gov/bcplus/ |
Section 1619 of the Social Security Act applies to severely impaired persons who work. If they would be ineligible for SSI because of their earnings, they keep their SSI MA eligibility.
1619(a) - They are working individuals who continue to receive a small SSI check. They retain SSI MA eligibility.
1619(b) - They are working individuals who do not receive a SSI check but are still eligible for SSI MA. For the COLA Cost of Living Adjustment disregard determination, use the date cash payments ended.
To determine the person's SSI status, contact the local Social Security Office. Social Security processes MA eligibility for these clients.
The SSI benefits of a 1619 person entering an institution continue for up to two months.
If a client loses 1619 status, but also is a widow/widower, DAC Disabled Adult Child, or 503, s/he is entitled to all disregards that are appropriate for these special status cases when determining eligibility. Losing 1619 status is considered the same as losing SSI eligibility.
This page last updated in Release Number: 03-01
Release Date:01-01-03
Effective Date: 01-01-03