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AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED MEDICAID 201-3 Early Widows and Widowers/Divorced Surviving Spouse Supersedes: MA 201-5 (01/01/08) Reference: 42 CFR 435.138; ARM 37.82.101, .901 & .903; 42 U.S.C. 1383c (d)(1)(a) Overview: Certain widow(er)s or divorced surviving spouses may qualify for categorically needy Medicaid. Coverage is limited to individuals who: 1. Are widows/widowers or divorced surviving spouses and are eligible for and receiving Social Security Early Widow(er)’s/divorced surviving spouse’s benefits; 2. Are age 60 through 64 years old; 3. Are losing or have lost SSI or SSP benefits because they are receiving Early Widow(er)’s/ divorced surviving spouse’s benefits; 4. Are not entitled to Medicare Part A (hospital insurance); and 5. Have countable resources within the general resource limit (CMA 001). Effective Date: July 01, 2016