Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension Adjustments

Effective July 1, 2002, the maximum cash grant for Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension increases to $443.00.

Use the new maximum of $443.00 for all SAB and BP IMU5 transactions beginning June 3, 2002, effective for July 2002 and later.  Make any payment for June or previous months as a retroactive payment based on the previous maximum.

A listing, "Cases Adjusted," will be sent to the county offices following the mass adjustment.  Use this listing for informational purposes.

A listing, "Cases Not Adjusted," will note AB cases with an old Expense amount in Field 33 (EXP/EIL) other than $423.00.

Take immediate action to review these cases and adjust as necessary.

No IM-5 turnaround forms will be produced for these adjustments. 

A notice will be printed on BP and SAB check stubs informing the claimant that the maximum grant has increased effective July 1, 2002.

A letter will be mailed to BP and SAB recipients that have direct deposit informing them that the maximum grant will increase effective July 1, 2002.

• Review this memorandum with all appropriate staff.

• Take the necessary actions on the listings mailed from State Office for these adjustments.

• Effective for July 2002, use the new grant amount noted in this memorandum.

• File revised manual pages in the Forms Manual.