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March. Effective April 1st begin counting the increased RSDI benefit that was effective in January.

2. When the COLA increase is greater than the Federal Poverty Level, some Medicaid beneficiaries may lose eligibility or move to deductible status. In this situation, the most recent COLA must be disregarded in determining continued eligibility. If the individual remains eligible when the SSA COLA is disregarded, the disregard continues until the beneficiary loses Medicaid eligibility or becomes eligible without the disregard.

J. Recertification

1. Apply the ex-parte process prior to the end of the certification period.

2. Verify the following eligibility factors at every recertification:

a. Medicare entitlement a. Living Arrangement b. Reserve c. Income