SSI Facilitation – Participation in the SSI Process and Medical Treatment
Revised on: May 11, 2021
WAC 388-449-0200 - Am I eligible for cash assistance for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) while waiting for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
Clarifying Information
- For Interim Assistance Reimbursement (IAR) policy information, see SSA Interim Assistance Reimbursement Authorization.
- ABD recipients who are not U.S. citizens must cooperate with the SSI/SSDI application process until it is established by SSA that they don’t meet the requirements for either program.
- If ABD is closed for not participating in the SSI application process, we consider ABD eligibility once the client takes necessary steps (within their power) to participate.
- SSI Facilitators assist with the SSI application process. See the CSD Procedures Handbook: SSI Facilitation- Good Cause Process.
- ABD recipients must participate in medical treatment for their disabling condition(s) unless they have good cause not to do so. Good cause reasons include the following:
- The treatment provider has identified a risk that the treatment may cause further limitations or loss of function, and the client is not willing to take the risk.
- Treatment is not available without an out of pocket cost to the client,
- The client’s fear of the treatment may interfere with the treatment or reduce its benefits.
- The client practices an organized religion that prohibits the treatment.
- The client has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and does not wish to accept treatment.
- The client’s disability is permanent and there is no available treatment to improve the condition.
- Disability Specialists verify medical treatment participation for ABD recipients every six months and provide ongoing support to the client to help them participate as needed. See CSD Procedures Handbook: ABD Medical Treatment for Disabling Conditions.
Related Procedures (Staff Only)