Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 332 - MAINECARE ELIGIBILITY MANUAL
Part 11 - STATE SUPPLEMENT
Section 144-332-11-4 - MONTH OF FIRST PAYMENT

I. For those living alone/with others or residing in a Flat Rate Boarding Homes or Adult Foster Homes, the State Supplement benefit starts the month following the month of application or the month of eligibility, whichever is later.

For example, if an individual applies for and is eligible for SSI in 3/08, the first month for which the SSI and State Supplement benefits are authorized will be 4/08.

II. For Cost Reimbursed Boarding Homes, Adult Family Care Homes and Residential Care Facilities, the State Supplement benefit will be effective the month following the month a decision is made.

For example, if the State Supplement is being authorized on June 2nd, July will be the first month a check is issued.