Revised on: September 30, 2024
Eligibility staff (PBS/WPS) determine financial eligibility for ABD cash applicants.
PBS/WPS finalize applications for financially eligible applicants age 65 or older.
Eligibility staff (PBS/WPS) refer financially eligible applicants to the Disability Specialist (DS).
PBS/WPS complete a DSHS 14-084 (Social Service Referral) at the time each applicant has been determined financially eligible.
The Disability Specialist (DS) receives and responds to ABD referrals.
If an applicant is eligible for ABD based on non-SEP criteria described in Disability Determination - Non SEP Approvals, the DS approves ABD prior to completing a Social Services Intake.
The DS reviews and follows any existing Equal Access (EA) Plan for each referred applicant.
The DS completes the Social Services ABD Intake in ICMS.
It is a best practice to complete a Social Services Intake for all ABD applicants however it is not required to determine program eligibility.
The DS does not deny an applicant based on the lack of a Social Services Intake.