Special Considerations

A disabled child may be eligible for a $30 SSI personal needs allowance from SSA if s/he meets the following criteria:

Is disabled

Received SSI benefits (limited to PNA) while in a medical treatment facility

Is ineligible for SSI solely because of deemed income or resources of the parents

Is currently eligible for Medicaid under one of the following COAs: TEFRA/Katie Beckett (Section 2133) EDWP (Section 2131) Is receiving services under GAPP (Section 2933)

If the child meets the above criteria, refer the parent(s) to SSA to continue the SSI $30 PNA payment and Medicaid. Continue to maintain the child under the COA above unless the child no longer meets the criteria for that program.

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Special Considerations

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A disabled child may be eligible for a $30 SSI personal needs allowance from SSA if s/he meets the following criteria:

Is disabled

Received SSI benefits (limited to PNA) while in a medical treatment facility

Is ineligible for SSI solely because of deemed income or resources of the parents

Is currently eligible for Medicaid under one of the following COAs: TEFRA/Katie Beckett (Section 2133) EDWP (Section 2131) Is receiving services under GAPP (Section 2933)

If the child meets the above criteria, refer the parent(s) to SSA to continue the SSI $30 PNA payment and Medicaid. Continue to maintain the child under the COA above unless the child no longer meets the criteria for that program.