0870.020.10.05 SLMB Only – DSS Manuals

Take the following steps to approve SLMB only cases:

Register a SLMB application by placing an “X” next to “SLMB” type of assistance from IAPP. This will appear as an “L” type of assistance in the IM database. Remember: If the claimant does not already have a pending QMB application or receive QMB, take a QMB application when taking a SLMB application.

Determine ineligibility for QMB.

Determine eligibility for SLMB on all factors including income.

Approve using the “L” type of assistance and action code “08” in Field 5 of IMU5.

Report SLMB eligibility as “L”, “2” or “3” in Field 13M1 of IMU5, and the beginning date of eligibility in Field 13M2. NOTE: SLMB can be approved for prior quarter or for the month of application.

Complete the IMU5 as for any other type of assistance, except no entry for Title XIX Eligibility Date (Field 13E) or Level of Care (Field 13G) is allowed.

Data Processing will generate notice IM-32 (SLMB) to the claimant to provide notice of approval for SLMB and denial of QMB.