Code of Massachusetts Regulations
106 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Title 106 CMR 327.000 - Eligibility requirements for State Supplement Program (SSP)
Section 327.110 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in 106 CMR 327.000, have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires.

Child. For SSP purposes, is one who meets the SSI definition of child.

Countable Income. As defined in 20 CFR 416.1104.

Eligible Individual. An aged, disabled or blind individual who meets all SSI eligibility requirements. See 20 CFR 416.120.

Eligible Couple. An eligible individual and his or her eligible spouse who are living in the same household. See 20 CFR 416.1801.

Federal Benefit Rate (FBR). As defined in 20 CFR 416.1101.

Public Income Maintenance Payment. A payment from any of the following programs: SSI, TAFDC, Refugee Act of 1980, Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Veterans Administration benefits based on need, or any State or local governmental assistance program based on need.

Representative Payee. As defined in 20 CFR 416.601.

Resources. As defined in 20 CFR 416.1201, et seq.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI). As defined in 20 CFR 416.101.

SSP-only. A designation for a client who is ineligible for SSI solely based on his or her income but is eligible to receive SSP benefits.