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Aged, Blind and Disabled Manual Policy Manual Number: 120.025 Section: Medicare Savings Programs Chapter: Qualified Disabled Working Individuals

May 1, 2025 Division of TennCare 2 5. QDWI Effective Date Eligibility begins the date a TennCare application or LIS application is filed or the date all eligibility requirements are met, whichever is later. 6. Non-Financial Eligibility Requirements a. Age Individuals must be under age 65 to be eligible in this category. b. Citizenship Individuals must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or eligible non-citizens. Individuals are not required to provide documentary evidence of citizenship or national status if they are entitled to or enrolled in any part of Medicare. c. Enumeration Individuals must possess and provide a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of application for an SSN, unless they meet an exception. d. State Residence Individuals in this category must be residents of Tennessee. 7. Financial Eligibility Requirements a. Eligibility Determination Group The Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) is governed by the principle of Financially Responsible Relatives (FRR) and the applicant/enrollee’s living arrangements. See the ABD Eligibility Determination Group policy.