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REV. MAY 3, 2018 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY MANUAL LETTER #43-2018 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 477-000-004

3. SSI: If any person is aged, blind, or disabled, explore the client's eligibility for SSI benefits. Verify the amount of the benefit.

Primary Sources Federal Data Hub or SDX file. Secondary Sources a. Current award letter or other correspondence; b. Recent SSI check; or c. Contact with SSA. 4. Unemployment Compensation: Verify the amount of unemployment compensation received. Explore the client's background, past work history, and recent employment to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation. Primary Sources a. Unemployment data match; b. Unemployment compensation award letter; or c. Correspondence from unemployment compensation office. 5. Workers’ Compensation: Verify receipt, continuation of, and amount of worker's compensation. Examine the client's past work history and present circumstances, especially if the client is disabled, to determine eligibility for or receipt of worker's compensation. Primary Sources a. Workers’ compensation award notice; b. Workers’ compensation payment check; or c. Workers’ compensation office correspondence. 6. Other Unearned Income: Verify the receipt and amount of pensions, benefits, annuities, child support, etc. Explore the potential for other income by evaluating the client's background, past work history, and present circumstances. Primary Sources a. Current award letter; b. Current benefit check; c. Correspondence; d. Contact with the agency; e. Court records; or f. Computer printouts. Secondary Sources a. Past award letter; or b. Copies of past checks.