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7 p.m. The State uses information provided by the SSA for determining LIS eligibility to initiate an application for the MPPP, when appropriate. 1.7.4 MPPP Eligibility and Continuing Eligibility A. Persons seeking MPPP assistance are subject to the SSI methodology for determining financial eligibility, though the income and resource standards specific to the MPPP coverage group, as indicated in § 1.7 of this Part, are applied. A disability determination is not required for MPPP financial help only. Continuing eligibility is determined using a modified passive renewal process (See Subchapter 00 Part 2 of this Chapter). 1.7.5 MPPP Summary A. The following provides a summary of the MPPP eligibility pathways by coverage group that shows financial eligibility limits and the benefits provided: MPPP Eligibility Pathways Coverage Group Full or Partial Eligible Income and Resource Limits Individual/Couple Benefits QMB Partial Dual 100% FPL All MPPP applicants receive a $20.00 income disregard. Resources may not exceed the maximum resource standard for the QMB group permitted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Entitled to Medicare Part A and qualify for Medicaid payment of: Medicare Part A premiums (if needed) Medicare Part B premiums Certain premiums charged by Medicare Advantage plans Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (except for nominal copayments in Part D, QMB+ Full Dual 100% FPL $4,000.00 / $6,000.00 All of the above AND Medicaid health coverage