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The answer to this question depends on if a beneficiary is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medi-Cal (Medicaid program for California). If a beneficiary receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) then there is no negative effect on a beneficiary’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits or eligibility. However, if a beneficiary receives Medi-Cal only then the purchase of…

If a beneficiary receives Medi-Cal (California Medicaid Program) benefits only he/she is obligated to report specific changes to the Medi-Cal regional office that serves his/her county of residence. What Needs to be Reported? Living arrangement or change of address: this includes if beneficiary enters or leaves a hospital, nursing home or moves from one facility…

A common question by beneficiaries is related to their pets. “Can my Special Needs Trust pay for a pet or provide care for my pet? The answer to this question is yes, of course! Disbursements made from a beneficiary’s Special Needs Trust for his or her pet(s) will not interfere or jeopardize a beneficiary’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medi-Cal (California…

Needs-based public benefits are also known as means-tested public benefits. Needs-based public benefits are benefits that have more strict income asset/resource requirements to qualify and be eligible for. Needs-based public benefits are the essential benefits that, CPT, as Trustee, protects.  ​  Needs-based public benefits consist of the following:Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-A Federal income supplemental program…

If a beneficiary receives Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid Program), and not Supplemental Security Income (SSI), CPT, as Trustee, can pay for a certain portion or percentage of the beneficiary’s request to purchase food, shelter, utilities, or other In-Kind Support Maintenance (ISM) items without impacting Medi-Cal eligibility. Other items that are not considered as In-Kind Support Maintenance, can be paid in full…

If you have a child who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and is about to turn eighteen (18) years old, it is very important to be aware of what actions or steps are needed to maintain your child’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit. The Social Security Administration (SSA) utilizes a different test and different eligibility requirements for individuals…

MAGI is known as modified adjusted gross income. With the Affordable Care Act (ACA)it provides an easier way to calculate income eligibility for Medicaid through the insurance marketplace. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has actually made it possible for more individuals to be on Medicaid. MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) is the numerical figure that is used to determine eligibility…

There are certain criteria that may jeopardize an individual’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits or make him/her ineligible for benefits. Some specific situations that would cause an individual to become ineligible include, but are not limited to escape from custody, flight to avoid prosecution or confinement, or flight-escape. Felony convictions alone will not keep an individual from being…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends notices and letters to recipients who are on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or who have applied to receive  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The notices and letters are extremely important to review and keep track of. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) primary way to communicate to applicants and recipients are via notices and letters. ​The purpose…

Gift cards/gift certificates can be a great gift for a special occasion, birthdays, appreciation, or even holidays. However, it can have a negative impact on an individual who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Family and friends should err on the side of caution if they are considering to purchase gift cards for their loved ones who…