1619(b) status, what does it mean?

SSI clients whose earnings put them over the SSI cash benefit standard but Social Security continues their SSI eligibility. They are considered an SSI recipient and continue to send in reviews to Social Security. The SDX indicates continued Medicaid when a client is 1619(b). 1619(b) clients don’t pay toward the cost of personal care because they are considered to be an SSI client. Follow the same instructions as SSI clients on a waiver for 1619(b) clients. Code SI on UNER to prevent an eligibility review from being generated for the L22. Clients would pay the ALTSA room and board amount if residing in an ALF. Clients can have GROSS income over the SIL and continue to receive a DDCS waiver as long as Social Security maintains their 1619(b) status.