IM-033 MAGI PROGRAMS COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AND RAILROAD RETIREMENT

DISCUSSION:

This memorandum is to inform staff that Social Security Administration (SSA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Administration (VA) and Railroad Retirement (RR) participants received a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for MAGI programs.

The January 2018 COLA that occurred in MEDES was for VA and RR only. COLA in MEDES is expected to occur for SSA/SSI later in 2018 due to a delay of the Bendex and SDX files MEDES receives for the SSA/SSI COLA.

Notices

This memorandum is to inform staff that Social Security Administration (SSA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Administration (VA) and Railroad Retirement (RR) participants received a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for MAGI programs.

• Cases with no change will be sent the IM-33C.
• Cases that result in benefit reduction will be sent an IM-80 allowing 10 days for the individual to respond to the proposed case determination. After the IM-80 period expires, the IM-33C will be sent.
• Cases with individuals who no longer qualify, and the proposed determination is termination of benefits: an IM-80PRE will be sent allowing 10 days for the individual to respond to the proposed case determination. After the IM-80PRE period expires, an IM-80 will be sent allowing an additional 10 day period. After the IM-80 period expires, the IM-33C will be sent.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff

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