Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 23 - Division of Medicaid
Part 104 - Income
Chapter 7 - Sources and Treatment of Unearned Income
Rule 23-104-7.19 - VA Payment Adjustments for Unusual Medical Expenses (UME)
Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 23-104-7.19
Current through September 24, 2024
A. VA considers unusual medical expenses when determining some needs-based pension and compensation payments.
B. These VA payments resulting from unusual medical expenses are treated as follows:
1.
They are not income for eligibility or Medicaid Income purposes.
2. These payments are considered as
reimbursements for medical expenses or services that are excluded in the
definition of income.
3. Any
unspent VA payments resulting from unusual medical expenses are resources if
retained into the calendar month following the month of receipt.
4. Prior to July 1, 1994, any VA increase or
extra payment resulting from unusual medical expenses was income. The client
was required to claim UME as part of the VA Improved Pension application
process if UME would result in a higher benefit whether the client lived at
home or in a nursing facility as part of the Utilization of Other Benefits
provision.
Social Security Act §1902 (r)(2); 42 CFR §435.601(b) (Rev 1994).
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