SSI-related Medicaid programs are for people who no longer receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, but have their Medicaid benefits protected under certain laws. All SSI-related programs have an income limit that equals the Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) plus $20 per month. Applications for these programs are made through the District Office serving an applicant's county.
- Widow/Widower
- Disabled Adult Child (DAC)
- Retroactive SSI
- Continuous (Pickle) Medicaid
- Grandfathered Children
- Income Limit for SSI-Related Medicaid is $753 for an individual and $1,120 for a couple (Income limit changes each January)
- Couple limit applies only if both are eligible (Unless some of the ineligible spouse's income and resources are counted for the applicant)
- Resource Limit for SSI-Related Medicaid is $2,000 although there are some exclusions
- Applicants must apply for and agree to accept any income from annuities, pensions, retirement, disability benefits or other income to which you are entitled.
- Veterans/Veteran's dependents must apply for the maximum benefit available.
- Form to Apply for SSI-Related Programs
- Medicaid Office Locations