002.01(C)(iii) SECTION 503 GROUP.
This population is commonly referred to as the Pickle Amendment Group. All of the following factors must be met: (1) Is currently receiving Title II income; (2) 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 (3) 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.