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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS 07/19 CHAPTER C, PAGE 28 Example: The written notice to the individual is • Hand delivered on the 2nd of the month, the application must be filed and verification provided to the agency by the 17th. • Mailed on the 2nd of the month, the application must be filed and verification provided to the agency by the 19th. 8.2.2.1.Verification Of SSI Application The individual must provide verification that he/she applied for SSI. Acceptable verification: • A “Receipt for Your Claim for Supplemental Security Income” issued to the individual by SSI. • Other documents from SSI that verifies the applicant and application date. • If the individual cannot provide verification of his application but states he/she has applied, the worker can verify the application by telephoning the Social Security Administration. 8.2.2.2.An SSI Application Was Not Filed Within 15 Days: 8.2.2.2.1. Initial Application Deny the AG application and determine Medicaid eligibility based on the Medicaid Manual. See Chapter B - 7 for application processing procedures. If the application is denied prior to the 45th day and proof of SSI application is received by the 45th day, the application must be reopened and eligibility determined. Use the procedure in Chapter C – 8.2.2.3.1. 8.2.2.2.2. Redetermination/Change