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4) A dependent husband 65 or over or widower 60 or over; or a disabled dependent widower 50 or over.

5) Surviving dependent parents 62 or over.

6) A worker's grandchildren if natural parents are disabled or dead and if the grandchildren are living with and are supported by the grandparent.

7) Step-children who have lived with a stepparent for 9 months or more.

4. Verification sources

You may use the Medicare card to help establish the Social Security claim number.

a. State Online Query (SOLQ) screen 4 lists as monthly benefit credited.

b. Third Party Query (TPQY). Refer to MA-2440, Automated SOLQ Procedures.

c. On-line Bendex listing. Bendex lists the entitlement amount less the Part B premium if not bought in.

1) If the a/b is on the Buy-in (SMI Premium payer = 340), use the Bendex amount.

2) If the a/b is not on Buy-in, (SMI - Premium payer = SELF), add the Medicare B premium amount to RSDI check amount to arrive at the RSDI entitlement amount. Use this amount to determine eligibility.

d. Award letter. However, SOLQ is preferable as benefits may have increased subsequent to the award letter.

e. Send an SSA-1610, Social Security - Public Assistance Agency Information Request and Report to your local SSA district office. Permission is not required to make this inquiry. Use as a last resort.

5. Except for 6. below, counts the monthly RSDI entitlement amount for each budget unit member when:

a. The benefit amount is reduced to recoup an overpayment, or