Topic: Blind
For ABD-related benefits, child support is usually counted as income for the child for whom it is intended. Refer to article ABD: How to Code Child Support 1/3 Deduction for Child with Disability for explanation on how to count the child support when determining eligibility for a child who has a disability. If eligibility is […]
327:35-5-42(d)(1)and(5)(B) The General Income Exclusion (GIE) is a $20 per month income deduction. It is mostly used to bring down countable income that is barely over the standard, so the client can be eligible for a particular benefit. For QMB, SLMB and QI-1, the GIE can be used on unearned or earned income but never […]
Policy Links Regarding ABD
Impact of Early Retirement on Eligibility
For ABD-related benefits, child support is generally considered income for the child rather than the parent. If the child support payment is for more than one child, divide the amount received by the number of children for whom it is intended. Example: Martha is applying for ABD benefits for herself and her son John. Her […]
Q&A on New ABD applications with pending SSA decision.
What a special needs trust is, the criteria that must be met to be a special needs trust, what can be done with the money, what happens when the beneficiary dies, what are a worker’s responsibilities in regard to a special needs trust
Ticket to Work is an SSI program to help people who have a disability to find and keep employment.
Self-proprietorship (one or more people own and run the business) is the most common type of self-employment.
A client may still be eligible for DHS disability and blindness related benefits if SSI closes their benefit for income or resources.