0840.010.10 Non-Spend Down to Spend Down – DSS Manuals

IM-55 June 2, 2023 ; IM-106 September 10, 2002

If a change results in the participant no longer being eligible for MHABD on a Non-Spend Down basis, the case must move to Spend Down effective the first day of the month following the month the change is processed. An Adverse Action period must be observed. NEVER CLOSE an MHABD case to change it to Spend Down.