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2 Persons with incomes below the protected income level do not have a patient liability and therefore, didn’t realize the benefits of the increased allowance. The State Supplemental Payment Program (SSPP) was created for just his purpose – to provide additional cash benefits to persons with income below the current protected income level.

II. Supplemental Security Income Because eligibility for SSPP is based on receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it is important to make note of specific information regarding SSI eligibility criteria. SSI is a means- tested program for persons age 65 and over or who meet Social Security’s disability criteria. For many individuals living in the community, SSI truly does supplement other income of the individual. However, when an SSI eligible enters an institution and Medicaid is paying at least 50% of the cost, the maximum benefit level is reduced. For many, SSI payments terminate in these instances. It is only those individuals with countable incomes less than $50.00/month who continue to receive an SSI benefit. Persons with no countable income receive a monthly payment of $30.00. Persons with other income sources received an adjusted benefit, following a $20.00 disregard of other income. For example, an individual with a $41.00 monthly payment from oil royalties would have $21.00 in countable income ($41.00 - $20.00 = $21.00 countable income). With a maximum payment standard of $30.00, this individual would receive a $9.00 SSI benefit ($30.00 - $21.00 = $9.00). Social Security identifies persons who are receiving a reduced SSI benefit because they are living in a Medicaid institution through the EATSS interface. III. State Supplemental Payment Program Eligibility Criteria Eligibility for the SSPP is primarily based on receipt of reduced SSI benefits as described above. There is no application process or requirements. Persons identified as receiving both SSI and Medicaid who meet criteria will be automatically placed on the SSPP eligible list. The following specific eligibility criteria apply: 1. Residing in a Kansas institution 2. SSI Recipient Status. Specifically, receiving a reduced SSI benefit based on residence in a Medicaid facility. 3. Receiving Kansas Medicaid (full Medicaid benefits only) 4. Be age 18 or over as of the month of payment

IV. State Supplemental Payment Program Benefits Each individual determined eligible for SSPP will receive a $20.00 monthly cash benefit. All eligibles will receive the same payment amount. The benefit will not be modified based on other income or resources. On an ongoing basis, the SSPP will be paid for the benefit month in that calendar month. However, the payment for April, 2007 will be made in May. Please note that direct deposit is not an option at this time and checks will be sent to the individual. The mailing address used for the medical card will be used to send SSPP checks as well.