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you have questions concerning Social Security’s interpretation of the rules of

exclusion.

SAIH beneficiaries must apply for SSI if they appear eligible. If the only eligibility

requirement pending is the SSI payment FBR amount, authorize the SAIH

payment and calculate the payment amount using any countable income the

beneficiary may have. Use the appropriate reason code for income below the

FBR. Once the SSI payment is determined, adjust the SAIH payment to reflect

the SSI amount. This is for cases where SSI has determined a beneficiary to be

disabled by Social Security standards but is still determining the payment

amount.

If a beneficiary is denied SSI due to spousal income but the beneficiary meets all

other eligibility criteria for SAIH with countable income less than 100% of the

federal poverty guideline, authorize the SAIH payment and calculate the

payment amount using countable income. This may result in a larger payment.

The adult services case manager should be made aware of all household income

where possible so they can consider it when developing a service plan.

SA-5400 V.