UpdatedSSI Recipients and Countable Income

Count only the income showing on the SDX screen

ABD Categorical Relationship

Determining Categorical Relationship

UpdatedMedicare Advantage Flex Cards

Medicare Advantage, or a Part C plan, is a plan members can purchase that provides their original Medicare benefits, covers co-pays, and possibly provide other benefits. Some Medicare Advantage plans provide a flexible spending card. Money is deposited onto the card each month and the member can use it to meet a variety of needs, […]

Income – Self-Employment for Medical Programs

How to determine if income is self-employment Person files or would be able to file taxes as self-employed or declares themselves as self-employed Person says they are an independent contractor If in doubt, check with the parent company to see if it considers the client to be self-employed or an employee. If the business says […]

Income – Garnishment, Overpayment, Deferments, or Suspension Status

For ABD benefits, always count the gross.

Sale of Home Proceeds and Insurance Payments & Repairs

How are the proceeds from the sale of the home property or an insurance payment for home repairs considered in determining eligibility

Absence from the Home: Temporary vs Permanent

Determining whether an absence is temporary or permanent.

Resource – Countable Property

Determining the countable value of property not associated with the home property

SSP Best Practices

Answers to some common questions about the Debit Card/Direct Deposit for cash benefits