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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-SSI RESOURCE TRANSFERS 11/18 CHAPTER G PAGE 22 legally enforceable contract that shows that the transfer is for the sole benefit of the person. 14.3.2. Verification Verify the age of the person for whom the trust was established, Verify that the person for whom the trust was established meets the SSI requirements for blindness or disability. o Assume that a person who was eligible for SSA or SSI benefits based on blindness or disability at the time of the transfer meets the definition of blindness or disability for purposes of this exception. o If the individual who received the transferred resource was not eligible for SSI or SSA benefits based on blindness or disability at the time of the transfer, obtain a disability determination from (DDS). See Chapter C – 2.3.4. Verify that the trust was established for the sole benefit of the disabled person. 15. Transfer Of The Individual’s Home Exceptions The period of ineligibility for transferring a resource at less than fair market value will not apply if the individual or individual's spouse transfers title to his/her home to his/her: 15.1. Spouse (Including A Separated Spouse) 15.1.1. Verification Verify using any appropriate document the relationship of the transferor to the individual getting the resource (spouse). 15.2. Child Under Age 21 Regardless Of Student Or Marital Status 15.2.1. Verification Verify using any appropriate document the relationship of the transferor to the individual receiving the home. Verify the child’s age. 15.3. Child Of Any Age Or Any Marital Status Who Is Blind Or Disabled