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1142 Chapter 7:Worker guides • Section 7: OSIPM worker guides (07/2026) had Social Security benefits at the time the individual lost SSI benefits, the spouse’s SSB amount at that time is considered the spouse’s countable income. Example 2: Horace last received SSI in March 1978 when eligible for both SSI and SSB. Horace currently receives $928.00 SSB and also has a private pension of $295.00. From the chart, we see that the relevant multiplier is .202, $928.00 X .202 = $187.45 (round down to $187.00). Next, $187.00 + $295.00 (Horace’s other countable unearned income) = $482.00. The current OSIPM standard $967.00 + $20.00 = $987.00 and $482.00 is less than that standard, so Horace is Pickle eligible if all other OSIPM criteria is met. Example 3: Elsie last received SSI in April 1993 and was eligible for both SSI and SSB in that month. Elsie currently receives $790.00 SSB and also earns $265.00 per month answering the phone part time for the local church. From the chart, we see that the relevant multiplier is .461, $790.00 X .461 = $364.19 (round down to $364.00). After allowing the $65.00 earned income deduction and ½ of the remainder, there is $100.00 adjusted earned income to count. $364.00 + $100.00 = $464.00. $464.00 is less than the current OSIPM standard, so Elsie is Pickle eligible if all other OSIPM criteria is met. With the earned income, should Elsie ever become ineligible for OSIPM under Pickle, we must evaluate eligibility under EPD. Example 4: Alvin last received SSI in June 2008 and was eligible for both SSI and SSB in that month. Alvin currently receives $1,650.00 SSB. From the chart, we see that the relevant multiplier is .676, $1,650.00 X .676 = $1,115.40 (round down to $1,115.00). $1,115.00 is more than the current OSIPM standard, so Alvin is not Pickle eligible. Loss of Pickle eligibility. Individuals who have been determined Pickle eligible can lose the status when their situation changes. For example: • They could accumulate or receive resources in excess of the $2,000 resource limit. • They could get married to a spouse with countable assets that causes them to be over-income or over- resources. • They could have other income increase or start receiving income from another source that makes them over- income. For this reason, it is very important to check the individual’s income and resources at each review. Also, when the individual has changes in their situation that could affect the individual’s countable income or resources, re-check the Pickle calculation. Widows/widowers eligible individuals This is a protected group for an individual with a disability who was receiving SSI, but their spouse or ex-spouse passed away, and the resulting amount of Social Security widow/widower’s benefits based on the deceased spouse’s work history caused the SSI to terminate. This protection was established by Congress effective July 1, 1988. Therefore, individuals cannot be eligible prior to that date. However, because it is only for individuals who are not eligible for Medicare Part A, it only affects