NewHow to Certify SSP

The following are instructions are a basic example of a State Supplemental Payment (SSP) certification. Kenny Parton applied for disability benefits. He is getting $943 in SSI. He is single and shares a house with his brother. He declares $500 in a bank account as his only resource. Kenny Parton does not have Medicare. Use […]

NewHow to Use F17C to Supplement SSP

How to fill in the F17C to issue benefits that didn’t issue from a retro cert.

Special Medical – Widows/Widowers & Disabled Widows/Widowers

Special Medical Category Widows & Widowers

Income – Garnishment, Overpayment, or Deferments

For ABD benefits, always count the gross.

UpdatedSSP Best Practices

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

Premature Infant Medical

Information regarding medical application for Premature Infant

Annual Report: Potential SSP Eligible Cases

How to handle cases on the Annual SSP List

Process for Closing Medical (Death)

Process for closing medical on reason of death.

How to Consider & Code Child Support for ABD-Related Benefits

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 […]

UpdatedHow to Use F17C to Retro-Certify SSP

How to fill in the F17C to issue benefits that didn’t issue from a retro cert.