Aged

Verify that the A/R is aged by use of one of the following:

birth certificate

baptismal record

SSA record that shows date of birth, e.g. BENDEX/SDX Medicare card issued prior to 1/74 Any written verification from SSA

any State issued ID card or Driver’s License OR

Two documents over 5 years old which record the same month and year OR

Three reliable documents indicating the same year of birth.

If the A/R turns 65 during a month, approve as aged for that month, but process the case on or after the A/R’s 65 th birthday.

If the A/R is not aged, verify whether the A/R is blind or disabled.