Basic Considerations

To be eligible under the Widow(er) Age 60 – 64 COA the A/R must meet the following conditions:

The A/R is a disabled or blind widow(er) aged 60 – 64.

The A/R is currently receiving an RSDI widow(er)/surviving divorced spouse benefit.

The A/R is currently ineligible for Medicare Part A coverage.

The A/R previously received SSI that was terminated because of his/her initial entitlement to RSDI as a widow(er)/surviving divorced spouse.

The A/R is eligible for SSI if the initial entitlement to RSDI as a widow(er)/surviving divorced spouse and all subsequent COLAs are disregarded.

The A/R meets all basic and financial eligibility criteria.

Length of Stay (LOS) and Level of Care (LOC) are NOT requirements for this COA.

When the A/R becomes Medicare eligible at age 65 or after 24 months as disabled, s/he is NO longer eligible under this COA. Complete a CMD. Refer to Section 2052, Continuing Medicaid Determination.

Refer to Section 2117, Disabled Widow(er), for information on Medicare entitlement based on disability for an individual receiving an RSDI widow(er) benefit.

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Basic Considerations

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To be eligible under the Widow(er) Age 60 – 64 COA the A/R must meet the following conditions:

The A/R is a disabled or blind widow(er) aged 60 – 64.

The A/R is currently receiving an RSDI widow(er)/surviving divorced spouse benefit.

The A/R is currently ineligible for Medicare Part A coverage.

The A/R previously received SSI that was terminated because of his/her initial entitlement to RSDI as a widow(er)/surviving divorced spouse.

The A/R is eligible for SSI if the initial entitlement to RSDI as a widow(er)/surviving divorced spouse and all subsequent COLAs are disregarded.

The A/R meets all basic and financial eligibility criteria.

Length of Stay (LOS) and Level of Care (LOC) are NOT requirements for this COA.

When the A/R becomes Medicare eligible at age 65 or after 24 months as disabled, s/he is NO longer eligible under this COA. Complete a CMD. Refer to Section 2052, Continuing Medicaid Determination.

Refer to Section 2117, Disabled Widow(er), for information on Medicare entitlement based on disability for an individual receiving an RSDI widow(er) benefit.