The Social Security Administration determines eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Cash. Persons who are approved for SSI Cash are automatically eligible for AHCCCS Medical Assistance and do not have apply for it separately.
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Definition |
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SSI Cash Program |
A customer is automatically eligible for Medicaid if he:
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Customers eligible for the SSI Cash program receive AHCCCS Medical Services (MA302).
Customers approved for coverage under the SSI Cash program are enrolled in an AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) plan.
Customers in the SSI Cash program do not pay a premium for AHCCCS Medical Services. However, the customer may have co-payments for certain services (MA1202).
This requirement applies to the following programs:
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SSI Cash |
Title 42, Chapter 7, Subchapter XIX of the USC Title 42, Chapter 7, Subchapter XVI of the USC Title 42, Chapter IV, Part 435 of the CFR Title 20, Chapter III, Part 416 of the CFR |