Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 23 - Division of Medicaid
Part 100 - General Provisions
Chapter 8 - Coverage of the Categorically Needy in Mississippi
Rule 23-100-8.8 - Mandatory Coverage of the Aged, Blind and Disabled

A. Coverage is mandatory for individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This includes individuals receiving SSI pending a final determination of blindness or disability, those receiving SSI under an agreement to dispose of resources that exceed the SSI resource limit, and those receiving benefits under section 1619(a) or considered to be receiving SSI under 1619(b) of the Social Security Act. Coverage also includes those who would be eligible for SSI except for an eligibility requirement used in the SSI program that is specifically prohibited under title XIX. Eligibility for SSI is determined by the Social Security Administration. No separate application for Medicaid is required unless the individual needs to apply for retroactive Medicaid for up to three (3) months prior to the month of the SSI application, in which case the individual must apply with the Division of Medicaid for the retroactive period of eligibility.

B. Individuals who become ineligible for SSI cash assistance as a result of a cost-of-living increase in title II benefits received after April, 1977, must be granted Medicaid coverage if the sole reason for the loss of SSI was an increase in Retirement, Survivor, Disability Insurance (RSDI) benefits received by the individual and/or his or her financially responsible spouse. The Division of Medicaid certifies eligibility for this group.

C. Coverage is mandatory for certain disabled widows and widowers and certain disabled adult children who would be eligible for SSI except for receipt of title II benefits. Specified conditions apply in order to have Medicaid coverage continued as a former SSI cash assistance recipient under these protected groups, as determined by the Division of Medicaid.