703.600 EAEDC Elderly - 65 Years of Age or Older

(A) An elderly applicant or client is one who is 65 years of age or older and is awaiting determination of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If the person is found to be ineligible for SSI benefits, she or he may be eligible for EAEDC provided the eligibility requirements for EAEDC are met.

(B) Verification that the applicant or client is awaiting SSI benefits will be established on a form prescribed by the Department. Ineligibility for SSI will be proven by the letter of denial from SSI.