403.05.03B Payment Calculation

(Eff. 10/01/05)

In this step, the applicant’s OSS payment amount is calculated.

Begin with NIL.

Subtract countable income.

The remainder is the payment amount.

Note The OSS payment calculation automatically includes a personal needs allowance for the beneficiary. The difference between the NIL and the CRCF fee is the beneficiary’s personal needs allowance. No deduction is given for health insurance premiums.

The OSS payment cannot exceed the difference between the maximum SSI payment for an individual and the Net Income Limit (NIL), even if the applicant/beneficiary is not actually receiving a SSI check except in the following situations:

The individual’s SSI, SSA, or VA benefits are being recouped; or

The month of application for SSI benefits

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403.05.03B Payment Calculation

Official source

(Eff. 10/01/05)

In this step, the applicant’s OSS payment amount is calculated.

Begin with NIL.

Subtract countable income.

The remainder is the payment amount.

Note The OSS payment calculation automatically includes a personal needs allowance for the beneficiary. The difference between the NIL and the CRCF fee is the beneficiary’s personal needs allowance. No deduction is given for health insurance premiums.

The OSS payment cannot exceed the difference between the maximum SSI payment for an individual and the Net Income Limit (NIL), even if the applicant/beneficiary is not actually receiving a SSI check except in the following situations:

The individual’s SSI, SSA, or VA benefits are being recouped; or

The month of application for SSI benefits