C How to Calculate the Special Income Disregard for DAC

 

 

Revised 02/13/2024

Policy

The Title II Social Security payment from a parent is not counted when calculating financial eligibility for a Disabled Adult Child (DAC).

NOTE     The DAC disregard is only given for the 100% FBR net income test. It is not allowed when determining eligibility using the 100% FPL income standard.

See Calculating the DAC Special Income Disregard for instructions.

Definitions

 

Term

Definition

Disabled Adult Children (DAC)

Disabled Adult Children (DAC) are adults who were determined disabled before age 22 and were receiving SSI-Cash payments, but their SSI-Cash stopped when they became entitled to or had an increase in Title II Social Security benefits as the dependent of a parent.

 

Proof

One or more of the following may be used for proof of Social Security benefits, disability onset date, and the date and reason the SSI-Cash payment stopped:

When the proof is unclear or there is not enough proof to determine DAC eligibility, submit a PCR through PATS. Include the customer’s name, SSN, and DOB for an SSA verification.

Legal Authorities

Program

Legal Authorities

SSI-MAO (DAC)

42 USC 1383c(c)

ARS 36-2901(6)(a)

AAC R9-22-1505