The only eligible individual dies or becomes ineligible before the end of the base period

In this situation you will need to shorten the base period and recalculate the spenddown amount, whether the spenddown has been met or not.

Example

Dennis, an SSI-related individual, elected a 6-month base period and had a total spenddown liability of $738 ($123 per month). Sadly, Dennis passes away in month four of the base period. The worker should close the case. If Dennis was still in pending status and had not met spenddown, recalculate the spenddown based on a 4-month base period and send an amended letter showing the new amount to be $492. Note: There may be outstanding medical bills that can be applied to the spenddown even after Dennis' death.