Page 29

(MRG)

UPDATED: AUGUST 1999

127

INCOME UNEARNED

SOCIAL SECURITY (RETIREMENT, SURVIVORS' AND DISABILITY INSURANCE), RAILROAD RETIREMENT AND VETERANS' BENEFITS

Suffix Code Status K(1-9) or KA-M Wife’s Prouty Benefit (Special over age 72) W(1-9) Disabled widow, disabled widower or surviving disabled divorced spouse

(2) Railroad Retirement Benefits - When the eligible employee is alive, all benefits, including dependents' benefits, are paid to him/her. Survivors' benefits are paid directly to the surviving dependents. Benefits are paid monthly. Beneficiaries are also potentially eligible for Medicare Parts A and B.

(3) Veterans' Benefits - The veteran may be retired, or partially or totally disabled by either a service connected or non-service connected disability.

Dependents or surviving dependents of veterans may also be entitled to benefits. In addition to cash benefits, eligible veterans and their dependents may receive educational benefits, medical and/or dental care. When a veterans' benefit paid to the A/R includes a dependent's benefit, only the portion of the benefit designated by the Veterans' Administration to the A/R is considered in determining the A/R's eligibility. If the dependent is not applying, his/her portion is disregarded.

NOTE: Even if a veteran is not eligible for cash VA payment, s/he may be eligible for medical care through the VA. (See OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS VETERANS’ AFFAIRS REFERRAL) Availability of these medical benefits does not affect eligibility for Medicaid.

When to Verify: (a) When there is an indication either in the application or by a benefit suffix as listed above, that an A/R, a member of the applying household or a legally responsible relative is in benefit status for RSDI;