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f. Table of RSDI Cost-of-Living Adjustments. For a history of automatic cost-of-living adjustments, see: https://www.ssa.gov/cola/#:~:text=Beginning%20in%201975%2C% 20Social%20Security,value%20from%20Social%20Security%20be nefits. 4. Employed Persons with Disabilities, § 1619(a) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1382h(a) a. Working persons with disabilities who have gross earnings at or above the SSI income standard may qualify for continuing payments, and thus Medicaid health coverage, providing they meet all SSI non-disability requirements. The following must be met for coverage under § 1619(a) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1382h(a): (1) Eligibility Criteria. To qualify, the person receiving SSI based on disability must have gross earnings at or above the SSI income standard and: (AA) Maintain disability status while working; (BB) Meet all other SSI eligibility criteria; (CC) Have been eligible for and received a regular SSI payment based on disability for a previous month within the current SSI eligibility period. (2) Determination process. As long as the beneficiary meets the criteria for coverage, no income or resource standards apply e.g., income can be above the EAD limits set forth in § 1.6.2 of this Part. (3) Continuing Eligibility. Medicaid health care coverage for members of this group is automatic and continues until ended by the SSA for any reason for which it may be granted. (4) Agency responsibilities. The SSA determines initial and continuing eligibility and notifies the EOHHS on a monthly basis of beneficiaries who qualify for coverage under § 1619(a) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1382h(a). The EOHHS is responsible for determining whether beneficiaries who no longer qualify are eligible through an alternative eligibility pathway. 5. Medicaid While Working, § 1619(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1382h(b), provides Medicaid to employed persons with disabilities who no