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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 423.6 Adverse Action (toc) If a member is disqualified while certified, staff must impose the disqualification and post the case allowing for adverse action. The system will generate the required notice to the household. 430 ELDERLY OR DISABLED HOUSEHOLDS (toc) 430.1 Definition of Elderly (toc) SNAP defines an elderly person as someone who will be age 60 or older as of the last day of the month of application. If the customer turns 60 years of age during the certification period, the system will automatically update the case. These households are allowed specialized budgeting (see E&P MS B-430.3) and their resource limit increases to $4,250. 430.2 Definition of Disabled (toc) The following individuals are considered disabled: • Individuals receiving or approved to receive SSI or Social Security disability payments. • Veterans receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits because they have a 100% service-connected disability according to the VA, need regular aid and attendance or are permanently housebound. • Surviving spouses of deceased veterans who meet one of the following criteria according to the VA • need regular aid and attendance, • permanently housebound, or • approved for VA benefits because of the veteran's death and could be considered permanently disabled for Social Security purposes. (See E&P MS B-432.1 for Social Security's criteria for permanent disability.) ● Surviving children (any age) of a deceased veteran who the VA • has determined are permanently incapable of self-support, or • has approved for benefits because of the veteran's death and considered permanently disabled for Social Security purposes. (See E&P MS B-430.2.1.) • Individuals receiving federal, state or public disability retirement benefits for a disability considered permanent under Social Security standards. • Individuals receiving Railroad Retirement Disability and are also covered by Medicare. • Individuals receiving interim assistance (IA) benefits pending the receipt of SSI. • Individuals approved for Medical Assistance to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (MAABD). • Individuals receiving disability benefits from any other state or private employment source, which uses criteria at least as stringent as those used by the Social Security Administration. Note: Those who qualify for a disability benefit but due to an overpayment recoupment receive no payment, are considered disabled. Households with a disabled member are allowed specialized budgeting the same as households with elderly members and have a resource limit of $4,500 SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLDS Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 09 July 26 MTL 11/26 Elderly or Disabled Households B-430