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UNOFFICIAL 1722-24 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED CHILDREN WHO LOSE SSI BENEFITS
§17-1722-78 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the requirements for eligibility of disabled children who lose SSI benefits because of provisions of the Personal Responsibilities and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. [Eff 05/02/98 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §435.10) (Imp: 42 U.S.C. §1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(II))
§17-1722-79 Eligibility requirements. Effective July 1, 1997, a disabled child eligible for this group shall meet all of the following conditions: (1) The child lost SSI benefits because of the enactment of section 211(a) the Personal Responsibilities and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996; (2) The child would continue to be eligible for SSI but for the enactment of that section; and (3) The child shall meet basic eligibility conditions detailed in chapter 17-1714.1, including: (A) A resident of the State; (B) A citizen of the United States or a legal resident non-citizen; (C) Not a resident of a public institution; (D) Assign to the department any benefits from a third party for coverage of medical expenses, to the extent of medical costs paid by the department; and (E) Furnish a social security number and verification of that number. [Eff 05/02/98; am 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §435.10) (Imp: 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(II))
§17-1722-80 Treatment of income and assets. The income and assets of a child in this group shall be treated as described in chapters 17-1724.1 and 17- 1725.1. [Eff 05/02/98; am 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §435.10) (Imp: 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(II))