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EqualityCare Eligibility Manual

M1005C Determining Goldberg/Kelly Eligibility 
 

 

 


Purpose:  This section will assist in determining whether an individual is eligible for Medicaid benefits under Goldberg/Kelly.


Current Policy Effective Date: September 1, 2010

Date Last Reviewed: March 31, 2010

Previous Policy:  October 1, 2009

 

POL M1005C:  Determining Goldberg/Kelly Eligibility

 

1.           SSA Determines Goldberg/Kelly Eligibility

 

SDX shows eligibility with a Medicaid eligibility code of “G.”

 

2.         Applicants Potentially Eligible Under Another Medicaid Coverage Group

 

If the SDX shows a Medicaid test indicator code “S,” determine if the applicant is eligible under another Medicaid coverage group.

 

 

Reference:

Defining Group:                     42 CFR 435.120


Clarifying Information:

 

1.           Goldberg/Kelly is defined as a Supreme Court decision requiring a client be given written notice prior to  

               reduction, suspension or termination of SSI.

 

2.           SSI payments will continue at the previous rate when a timely appeal is filed.  These payments will  

              continue until a decision is made.

 

3.           These individuals are eligible for Medicaid benefits and are authorized through the SDX.

 

Training Link: Not available at this time.

 


Worker Responsibilities:

 

Determining Eligibility When Clients on SDX With Test Indicator Code “S”

 

1.            Require an EC-200 EqualityCare (Medicaid) Application.

2.            Determine eligibility under another Medicaid coverage group.