005.02(K)(ii)(3) SECTION 503 GROUP.

This population is commonly referred to as the Pickle Amendment Group. Title II cost-of-living increases beginning the month before the month in which Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits ended if all of the following factors are met: (a) Is currently receiving Title II income; (b) Was eligible for and receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits concurrently with Title II income for at least one month after April 1, 1977; and (c) Lost Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, but would continue to receive it, including the resource standard, if the amount of cost-of-living increases received from Title II income after the month in which Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits were lost were deducted from the current Title II benefit. The cost-of-living increases include the increases received by the individual, the individual’s spouse, or a financially responsible family member.