WHAT ARE “SSI CRITERIA” STATES?

​States that are known as “SSI Criteria” states are certain states that use Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility criteria (for aged, blind, disabled) for Medicaid. Per the Social Security Administration (SSA), these states could make their own Medicaid determinations or may ask the Social Security Administration (SSA) to do it. Individuals must apply to the state separately from their application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to determine Medicaid Eligibility.