Common Law Marriage for Medical Programs: Quick Guide for Eligibility Workers

Criteria for considering someone common law married

SSI Recipients and Countable Income

Count only the income showing on the SDX screen

ABD Categorical Relationship

Determining Categorical Relationship

Medicare 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

UpdatedAbsence 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