2634 1619 Status

Individuals eligible for SSI under the provisions of section 1619 of the Social Security Act are eligible for medical assistance as indicated above. Section 1619 permits disabled individuals to work at the "substantial gainful activity" level without jeopardizing their SSI disability status. SGA is any work which continues to pay more than the current monthly income limit set by SSA. The SGA limit is adjusted manually. 1619(a) eligibles continue to receive a cash benefit as their earnings do not exceed the SSI benefit levels. They are identified on the State Data Exchange Interface (SDX) as in current pay status. 1619(b) eligibles do not receive a cash benefit as their earnings exceed SSI benefit levels but continue to be eligible for medical assistance. They are identified on the SDX Interface as terminated individuals with a Medicaid Indicator code of "B." However, this code will only be reflected at the time SSI benefits are terminated and will not otherwise be reflected on an ongoing basis. It may be necessary to verify 1619(b) status with SSA.