Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension Adjustments

Effective July 1, 1999, the maximum cash grant for Supplemental Aid to the Blind and Blind Pension increases to 391.00.

Use the new maximum of 391.00 for all SAB and BP IMU5 transactions beginning June 14, 1999, effective for July 1999 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 383.00.

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, 1999.

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, 1999.

• Review this memorandum with all appropriate staff.

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

 
• Effective for July 1999, use the new grant amounts noted in this memorandum.

 
• File revised manual pages in the Forms Manual.