C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 332, app 144-332-D
INDIVIDUALS OR COUPLES WHO WOULD HAVE LOST AID TO THE AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED (AABD) COVERAGE SOLELY DUE TO AN INCREASE IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN AUGUST, 1972
Individuals or couples must have been receiving or eligible to receive AABD in 8/72, and must have received an increase in Social Security Benefits in 8/72. Individuals or couples who would have been eligible for AABD except that they were residing in an institution are also included in this section. If the individual or couple would be eligible for SSI after disregarding the increase in Social Security, the individual or couple is eligible for coverage as Categorically Needy.
INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE AS "ESSENTIAL SPOUSES" IN DECEMBER 1973
The individual must have been living with a recipient of the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) program in 12/73 and receiving Medicaid at that time. "Essential Spouse's needs must have been used to determine the amount of the AABD grant." In order to continue Medicaid for the "essential spouse," the former AABD recipient must continue to be eligible for an SSI payment and the needs of the "essential spouse" must continue to be included in determining the payment to the SSI recipient.
INSTITUTIONALIZED INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE IN DECEMBER 1973
The individuals must have been eligible for Medicaid in 12/73 as inpatients of medical institutions or intermediate care facilities that were participating in the Medicaid program. The individual must continue to meet Medicaid eligibility requirements in effect in 12/73, continue to reside in the institution and be classified as needing institutionalized care.
BLIND AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE IN DECEMBER 1973
The individuals must meet all current Medicaid eligibility criteria except those for blindness or disability and must have continued to meet all criteria for Medicaid, including blindness and disability, in effect in 12/73.
C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 332, app 144-332-D