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3.13 SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) RECIPIENTS 3.13.1 THE ASSISTANCE GROUP (AG) Only the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient, or an individual who is otherwise entitled to SSI, is included in the AG. This includes an individual who is otherwise entitled to an SSI payment, but does not receive it due to a repayment. When the SSI recipient has an essential spouse, see Section 23.11.2.C. For SSI recipients who are children in foster care, or whose adoptive parents receive adoption assistance, see Section 23.10.8.B. 3.13.2 THE INCOME GROUP (IG) The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines the income and assets that are counted for SSI. No additional income or asset test is made for Medicaid. For SSI recipients who apply for Long Term Care, see Section 24.4.1.B.3. 3.13.3 THE NEEDS GROUP (NG) The SSA makes the determination of need for SSI. Receipt of or entitlement to SSI is the only eligibility factor.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 3

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 65 Chapter 3 Eligibility Determination Groups

3.13 SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) RECIPIENTS 3.13.1 THE ASSISTANCE GROUP (AG) Only the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient, or an individual who is otherwise entitled to SSI, is included in the AG. This includes an individual who is otherwise entitled to an SSI payment, but does not receive it due to a repayment. When the SSI recipient has an essential spouse, see Section 23.11.2.C. For SSI recipients who are children in foster care, or whose adoptive parents receive adoption assistance, see Section 23.10.8.B. 3.13.2 THE INCOME GROUP (IG) The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines the income and assets that are counted for SSI. No additional income or asset test is made for Medicaid. For SSI recipients who apply for Long Term Care, see Section 24.4.1.B.3. 3.13.3 THE NEEDS GROUP (NG) The SSA makes the determination of need for SSI. Receipt of or entitlement to SSI is the only eligibility factor.