512 Entitled to Title II DWW Payments

Revised 11/25/2019

Policy

To qualify for SSI-MAO in the Disabled Widow/Widower (DWW) category, the person must be entitled to Disabled Widow/Widower benefits from Social Security.

See MA529 for more policy related to DWW.

 

Definitions

Term	Definition
Disabled Widow/Widower (DWW) benefits	Title II Social Security benefits paid to a person who: Has a disability; Was married to a someone for at least 10 years; and The spouse (or former spouse) has started collecting Social Security benefits or is deceased.

 

Proof

Proof that the customer is entitled to Disabled Widow/Widower benefits from Social Security includes:

• Social Security records that show the person is entitled to Social Security benefits as a Disabled Widow/Widower.

• A call to SSA that confirms the person is entitled to benefits as a Disabled Widow/Widower.

 

Legal Authority

Program	Legal Authorities
Disabled Widow Widower (DWW)	42 USC 1383c (d) AAC R9-22-1505