SUBJECT:
GRANT INCREASES AND ADJUSTMENTS IN SAB & BP CASES
FORMS MANUAL REVISION
#2: IMU5 INSTRUCTIONS
, APPENDIX B, PAGES 18 AND 19, BP PRORATION CHART
SAB MANUAL REVISION #12: SECTION 0415.005.00
DISCUSSION:
During the weekend of April 23, 2005, the Information Systems Technology Division and the Family Support Division will adjust Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension cases based on changes retroactive to July 1, 2004.
Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension Adjustments
Effective May 1, 2005, the maximum cash grant for Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension is increased to $489.00, retroactive to July 1, 2004.
Use the new maximum of $489.00 for all SAB and BP IMU5 transactions beginning April 25, 2005, effective for July 2004 and later. Make any payment for April or previous months as a retroactive payment. Central office will issue retroactive payments for all active cases as of April 23, 2005.
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 $479.00.
Take immediate action to review these cases and adjust as necessary.
No IM-5 turnaround forms will be produced for these adjustments.
A letter will be mailed to BP and SAB recipients informing them that the
maximum grant will increase retroactive to July 1, 2004, and that they will
receive a retroactive payment of $10.00 per month for all months they received
cash benefits since July 2004. (View
copy of letter).
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with all appropriate staff.
- Take the necessary actions on the listings mailed from State Office for these adjustments.
- Effective April 2005, use the new grant amount noted in this memorandum retroactive to July 2004.
- File revised
manual pages in the Forms Manual.