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BackgroundArizona Health Care Cost Containment System or also known as AHCCCS, pronounced as “access,” is the name of Arizona’s Medicaid program. The state of Arizona, is a “1634” state which means that if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) you will automatically qualify for AHCCCS, without filing a separate application or process. In addition, if…

Background:Florida Medicaid services are administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration. The Department of Children and Families or the Social Security Administration (for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) determines the eligibility for Medicaid in the state of Florida.​ Medicaid for Aged or Disabled:Medicaid eligibility for individuals who are low income, are of…

When the Social Security Administration (SSA) is deciding whether you qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), they look to see if you have too much income or own too much property. They believe that if you own something of value that you don’t truly need, you should sell it and use that money to meet…

Trustee ConsiderationsWhen a beneficiary wishes to purchase home from his/her settlement proceeds that are placed into a First Party Special Needs Trust with CPT, CPT, as Trustee must consider the following: The amount of funds available for the purchase of the home. Projected future costs of the home such as upkeep and maintenance. The life…

What is IHSS?In Home Supportive Services, or also known as IHSSS, is a program that is a statewide program in California that is overseen by each county under the direction and administration of the California Department of Social Services. IHSS provides specific services for eligible individuals who are over the age of 65, blind, or…

If a beneficiary receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Trustee, like CPT, is not permitted to give individuals cash reimbursements for the purchases he/she makes for himself/herself even if he/she has a receipt. Why? The reason is because if the trustee reimburses the beneficiary it will be considered unearned income which could result in the beneficiary’s Supplemental Security…

States known as “1634” states are states that have completed a “1634 agreement” with the Social Security Administration. This agreement determines eligibility for a specific state’s Medicaid program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. This is known as categorical eligibility. The agreements are only with states that use Supplemental Security Income (SSI) criteria to determine…

​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…

​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…