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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 10 CCR 2505-10 8.100 Medical Services Board

67 regarding third party resources may result in loss of Medical Assistance Program eligibility. 4. A person who is eligible for Medical Assistance shall be free to choose any qualified and approved participating institution, agency, or person offering care and services which are benefits of the program unless that person is enrolled in a managed care program operating under Federal waiver authority. 8.100.3.J. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) And Aid To The Needy Disabled (AND) Recipients 1. Persons who may be eligible for benefits under either MAGI Medical Assistance or SSI: a. shall be advised of the benefits available under each program; b. may apply for a determination of eligibility under either or both programs; c. have the option to receive benefits under the program of their choice, but may not receive benefits under both programs at the same time; and d. may change their selection if their circumstances change or if they decide later that it would be more advantageous to receive benefits from the other program. 2. Any family member who is receiving financial assistance from SSI or OAP-A is not considered a member of the Medical Assistance required household, is not counted as a member of the household, and the individual's income and resources are disregarded in making the determination of need for Medical Assistance. a. Exception: For MAGI Medical Assistance a family member who is receiving SSI, when appropriate can be counted as a member of the household and their income when appropriate can be considered in making the determination of eligibility for MAGI Medical Assistance. For treatment of income and household construction for MAGI Medical Assistance cases, see section 8.100.4.