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.

See Using the SOLQI to Determine Potential Eligibility for DAC, DWW, or Pickle for detailed information.

 

Legal Authority

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