New Medically Needy Income Limit for Supplemental Security Income-Related Medicaid

This operations memo announces an increase in the medically needy income limit for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-Related Medicaid to 100 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) for the relevant group size. This memo also explains how current Medicaid members who will become (or could potentially become) eligible under the medically needy category and/or have a lower deductible amount will be notified of the change (or potential change) in their benefits, and provides processing guidelines for income maintenance workers.

Memo Issued By
DMS
Official Memo Number
19-26
Memo Issue Date
August 1, 2019

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Last revised April 25, 2024