Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and State Supplemental Payment (SSP) Program
218-RICR-20-00-5 INACTIVE RULE
Title | 218 | Department of Human Services |
Chapter | 20 | Individual and Family Support Programs |
Subchapter | 00 | N/A |
Part | 5 | Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and State Supplemental Payment (SSP) Program |
Type of Filing | Amendment |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 01/01/2011 to 10/01/2011 |
Regulation Authority:
RIGL 40-6-27; Title XVI of the Social Security Act
Purpose and Reason:
Effective January 1, 2011, the Department of Human Services (DHS) will administer the state supplemental portion of monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration will continue to send the federal portion of SSI benefits. The DHS will issue a separate payment for the supplemental benefit. DHS will be responsible for income eligibility determinations for those who are denied Federal SSI due to excess income (Subparts K and D of 20 CFR 416 Income, Subpart L Resources). DHS will be also be responsible for disability determinations on those denied Federal SSI due to excess income but eligible for a State Supplemental Payment (SSP). If the individual does not meet the resource limits set in 20 CFR 416.1205, he/she is not eligible for an SSI payment, Federal or State. Payment levels are established by specific categories which indicate Living Arrangements. DHS will administer the state only supplement portion for the following living arrangements: • Category A Own Household • Category B Another’s Household • Category E Title XIX Facility SSA will continue administer the state supplement portion for the SSI recipients in following living arrangement: • Category D Residential Care/Assisted Living