Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart I - Other Income Maintenance Programs
Chapter 299 - SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM AND STATE SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENT PROGRAM
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS FOR OPTIONAL SSP
Section 299.22 - Eligibility requirements for SSA-administered optional SSP for DCS and PCS

(a) DCS. In addition to meeting the requirements in § 299.21 (relating to general), to receive an optional SSP for DCS, an individual or couple residing in a DCH shall meet the requirements for receipt of DCS, and submit an application under 6 Pa. Code §21.23 (relating to application process for DCS and the domiciliary care supplement).

(b) PCS. In addition to meeting the requirements in § 299.21, to receive an optional SSP for PCS, an individual or couple residing in a licensed PCH shall meet the following requirements:

(c) Notice. The Department will notify the individual or each member of the couple of the eligibility determination for SSP for DCS or PCS and send a copy of the notice to the area agency on aging.

(d) Appeal rights. An applicant or recipient may appeal the denial or termination of the SSP for DCS or PCS under Chapter 275 (relating to appeal and fair hearing and administrative disqualification hearings).