Manual |
Change |
Section/Item |
Rule Change |
Counting Client Assets | The equity value of a policy acquired through a viatical settlement is excluded for GA(M), OSIP(M) and QMB. | B.40 | 461-145-0320 |
Specified the amount excluded for representative payee payments (SSB and SSI). | N/A | ||
General Assistance | Added policy stating that a person receiving SSDI or a person who meets the non-disability requirements under Title II is not included in the benefit group. | C.5 | 461-110-0750 |
Clarified that adjusted income is determined by applying the income deductions to the financial group's income. | E.3 | 461-160-0550 | |
Specified income deductions that are allowed for clients in nursing facilities or receiving waivered services. | E.3 | 461-160-0620 | |
Generic Program Elements | Confidentiality policy reviewed and revised. | A | N/A |
Updated the policy on mass changes (rule effective 10/1/05) | E.3 | 461-175-0250 | |
OHP | Policy change to the effective date for the initial month benefits. | F.3 | 461-180-0090 |
OSIP | Updated standards based on 2005 COLA increase. | 461-155-0250 | |
Clarified that adjusted income is determined by applying the income deductions to the financial group's income. | E.6 | 461-160-0550 | |
Increased the community resource allowance standards based on the 2005 COLA increase. | E.8 | 461-160-0580 | |
Policy has been added expressing the requirement to review for all medical programs when a change or redetermination could end or reduce a filing group's benefits. | F.2 F.4 F.5 |
461-170-0130 461-180-0085 |
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QMB | Clarified that adjusted income is determined by applying the income deductions to the financial group's income. | E.5 | 461-160-0550 |
SPD Worker Guide | Added a note regarding medical transportation and one-time special need checks for alternate format clients. | A.2 | N/A |
Eligibility flowcharts add for QMB and the Medicare Modernization Act. | A.3 | N/A | |
Added additional categories on the noncitizen chart for refugees. | D.1 | N/A | |
Added a customer service phone number for SAVE questions. | D.3 | N/A | |
New WG on accessing child support screens. | E.6 | N/A | |
Complete rewrite of the WG on American with Disabilities Act. | G.2 | N/A | |
Updated the 10-day notice table for 2005. | G.7 | N/A |