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AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED MEDICAID 201-4 Social Security Increase of July 1972 Supersedes: MA 201-7 (09/01/98) Reference: ARM 37.82.901, 903 and 42 CFR 435.134 Overview: Categorically needy Medicaid is provided to individuals who meet the following conditions: In August 1972, the individual was entitled to OASDI (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program) and: 1. Was receiving OAA (Old Age Assistance), AB (Aid to the Blind), APTD (Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled), or AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled); or 2. Would have been eligible for one of the above programs had they applied, and the State Medicaid Plan covered this optional group; or 3. Would have been eligible for one of the above program if they were not in a medical institution or intermediate care facility, and the State Medicaid Plan covered this optional group; AND 4. Would currently be eligible for SSI or SSP if the OASDI increase under P.L. 92-336 had not raised their income over the SSI limit. This includes individuals who: 1. Meet all current SSI requirements except for filing an application; or 2. Would meet all current SSI requirements if they were not in a medical institution or intermediate care facility, and the State Medicaid Plan covered this optional group. BUDGET PROCEDURE: 1. Budget: + Gross Income: - Social Security Increase Received in 1972 - Income disregards (as appropriate) = Countable Income 2. Compare countable income to the Categorically Needy Standard for one person (ABD 007). If the income is: a. Less than the standard, the individual qualifies for categorically needy Medicaid coverage; or