002.01(C)(iv) EARLY WIDOWS OR WIDOWERS.

This population is also known as COBRA widows or widowers. All of the following factors must be met: (1) Lost Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits due to the mandatory receipt of Title II benefits; (2) Is not yet eligible for Medicare Part A; (3) Has attained age 50, but is not yet age 65; and (4) Would continue to be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if not receiving Title II benefits. 002.02 AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED (ABD) 100% GROUP. Aged, blind, and disabled individuals who are not eligible as a member of a mandatory group may be eligible for Medicaid if all of the criteria below are met. Members of this group are entitled to all benefits under the state plan. The eligibility factors below are in addition to the requirements in chapters three, five, six, and eight of this title.