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SSI Eligibility & Appeals

Quick Quiz

Question 1:

A state is required to provide an SSI state supplement but can choose the amount of the supplement.
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Answer: False

Question 2:

In a section 209(b) state, Medicaid eligibility is not automatic for SSI recipients and the state is permitted to have its own Medicaid eligibility criteria for SSI recipients.
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Answer: True

Question 3:

In an SSI application for a child under 18, the statements of a child’s parent or other family member will not be considered in determining whether the child is disabled under SSI criteria.
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Answer: True

Question 4:

When a 20-year-old applies for SSI, they may be able to meet the SSI disability criteria based only on medical evidence.
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Answer: True

Question 5:

An individual will not qualify for an SSI payment if they have any monthly income other than the SSI payment.
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Answer: False

Question 6:

In determining financial eligibility, the SSI program will stop counting the parent(s)’ income and resources when the SSI applicant or beneficiary reaches age 21.
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Answer: False

Question 7:

All SSI recipients, both children and adults, face periodic medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs).
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Answer: True

Question 8:

An Age-18 Redetermination is done for every child SSI beneficiary to determine if they now meet the SSI disability criteria for adults.
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Answer: True

Question 9:

Upon receipt of an SSI termination notice following a medical CDR or Age-18 Redetermination, the beneficiary has 60 days to request an appeal.
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Answer: True

Question 10:

If an SSI beneficiary appeals a decision to terminate SSI benefits and wants their SSI to continue during the appeal, the appeal must be filed and continued SSI requested within 10 days of receiving the notice.
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Answer: True