450-5 LIVING IN AN INSTITUTION

450-5 LIVING IN AN INSTITUTION (SSI "D" LIVING ARRANGEMENT)

Residents of eligible institutions, such as hospitals or nursing homes, can be eligible for a reduced SSI monthly benefit. The SSI benefit is limited to a maximum of $30 per month when the recipient is a resident in an eligible institution for a full calendar month. (Refer to chapter 470 for policy on institutionalization.)

Individuals expected to be living in an eligible institution for more than 3 months will have their APA eligibility measured against the $200 monthly NHP income limit. If they have countable income equal to or above $200, they are not eligible for APA benefits.

NOTE: See ADLTC MS 550 for the Medicaid policy regarding an individual living in an institution. Remember that these types of Medicaid cases should be referred to the LTC office.