SUBJECT:
UPDATE OF SECTION 1619 THRESHOLD AMOUNT
MANUAL REVISION #6: SECTION 0850.005.20
DISCUSSION:
The threshold amount established by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to determine eligibility under Section 1619 of the Social Security Act is increased to $2320.00 monthly.
The threshold amount is used by the Family Support Division to identify Section 1619 cases in the Legacy system. When determining continued Medicaid eligibility for Section 1619 cases, there is no income limit for claimants granted SSA 1619 status.
Effective January 1, 2006, enter $2320.00 as the expense amount in Field 33 of IMU5 for Section 1619 cases. For cases currently receiving Medicaid using Section 1619 criteria, update the amount in Field 33 at the next regular contact with the claimant.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.