| TO: | ALL COUNTY OFFICES |
| FROM: | JANEL R. LUCK, DIRECTOR |
| SUBJECT: | GRANT INCREASES AND ADJUSTMENTS IN SUPPLEMENTAL AID TO THE BLIND (SAB) & BLIND PENSION CASES (BP); FORMS MANUAL REVISION #5 : IMU5 INSTRUCTIONS, APPENDIX B, PAGES 18 AND 19, BP PRORATION CHART  ; SAB MANUAL REVISION #20: SECTION 0415.005.00 |
DISCUSSION:
On June 09, 2007, the Information Technology Systems Division and the Family Support Division will adjust Supplemental Aid to the Blind (SAB) and Blind Pension (BP) cases based on changes effective July 1, 2007. A notice will be mailed to BP and SAB recipients informing them that the maximum grant will increase July 1, 2007.
Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension Adjustments
The maximum cash grant for Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension is increased to $575.00 for actions effective July 2007 and later. Use the new maximum of $575.00 for all SAB and BP IMU5 transactions beginning June 09, 2007, effective for July 2007 and later. After the mass adjustment, issue payments for June or previous months as a retroactive payment. No IM-5 turnaround forms will be produced for these adjustments.
The following reports will be generated to MOBIUS and will be available after the mass adjustment:
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“Cases Adjusted” - this listing will display cases adjusted during the mass adjustment; it is for informational purposes only.
- The “Cases Not Adjusted” - this listing will display the Aid to the Blind cases with an amount other than $575.00 in Field 33. Take immediate action to review and adjust these cases as necessary.
NECESSARY ACTION:
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Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
- Beginning June 9, 2007, for July 2007, actions use the new grant amount noted in this memorandum.