Public Benefits

More on CitizenshipMore on Citizenship

More on Citizenship

An applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a legally admitted alien to receive Medicaid. 42 CFR § 435.406. In…

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Categorical EligibilityCategorical Eligibility

Categorical Eligibility

In addition, to establish technical eligibility for nursing home Medicaid, an applicant must be (i) a U.S. Citizen or lawfully…

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Aged, Blind or DisabledAged, Blind or Disabled

Aged, Blind or Disabled

Individuals who are aged (age 65 or older), blind or disabled may be entitled to Medicaid if they are medically…

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What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?

What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?

The Rule 42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(3)(A) states: "an individual shall be considered to be disabled for purposes of this…

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Long-Term Care Delivery SystemLong-Term Care Delivery System

Long-Term Care Delivery System

The remainder of this book focuses on long-term care Medicaid. Long-term care refers to a wide range of supportive and…

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Coverage for institutionalized individuals and related groups under the special income ruleCoverage for institutionalized individuals and related groups under the special income rule

Coverage for institutionalized individuals and related groups under the special income rule

States may extend Medicaid to certain individuals with incomes too high to qualify for SSI, and who are eligible for…

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Poverty-related group for the aged and disabledPoverty-related group for the aged and disabled

Poverty-related group for the aged and disabled

The enactment of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (OBRA 86) offered States an option for covering persons whose…

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Recipients of State Supplemental Payment (SSP) benefitsRecipients of State Supplemental Payment (SSP) benefits

Recipients of State Supplemental Payment (SSP) benefits

Many States provide SSP benefits with State-only dollars on a monthly basis. These payments are intended to cover such items…

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Medicaid and Persons who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Medicaid and Persons who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Medicaid and Persons who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

With one important exception, States are required to provide Medicaid coverage to recipients of SSI. SSI, authorized under Title XVI…

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Mediaid Eligibility (in general terms)Mediaid Eligibility (in general terms)

Mediaid Eligibility (in general terms)

The Federal Medicaid statute defines over 50 distinct population groups as being potentially eligible for States’ programs. Some groups (classes…

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