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SSI cash assistance recipients’ income is not tested to this standard by the agency prior to granting Medicaid eligibility. This determination has been done by the Social Security Administration prior to issuing SSI benefits for SSI cash assistance recipients, and therefore they are assumed to meet this criterion. NOTE: These standards do not apply to Montana Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities (MWD). See ABD 010 Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities (MWD) for MWD program standards and policies.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/01/2026