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Effective: December 1, 2006 |
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21.50.10ar1 - Widow and Widower Disregard (Archive) |
Archived: April 1, 2009 |
The Widow and Widower’s Disregard is only available for MA Method B and the Medicare Savings Programs.
To use the Widow and Widower’s Disregard a client must meet all of the following conditions:
l Currently receiving RSDI.
l Filed an MA application before July 1,1988.
l Have been entitled to receive RSDI continuously since December 1983.
l Was a disabled widow or widower in January 1984.
l Established a right to receive RSDI benefits before age 60.
l Were eligible for SSI or MA benefits before application of the revised actuarial reduction formula.
l Lost eligibility for SSI or MA benefits as a result of the change in the actuarial reduction formula.
Apply the Widow and Widower’s Disregard if the client meets all of the conditions.
l Disregard all RSDI cost of living adjustments effective on and after January 1, 1984 when determining eligibility.
l Determine a client's eligibility retroactive to July 1, 1986.