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 PROVISIONS
Section 299.1 - Policy

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 299.1

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) SSI Program. The SSI Program provides payments to aged, blind and disabled individuals based on uniform Federal eligibility standards and a National base payment level under 20 CFR 416.110 (relating to purpose of program).

(b) Payment levels. Under 20 CFR Part 416 , Subparts D and K (relating to amount of benefits; and income), the SSI Program has three payment levels that are based on the Federal living arrangement of an eligible individual or couple. These payment levels are based on one of the following living arrangements:

(1) The individual or couple is living independently and owns its own home or is paying rent or room and board.

(2) The individual or couple is living in the household of another and receiving in-kind support and maintenance.

(3) The individual or couple is living in a medical care facility where a substantial part (more than 50%) of the cost of care is paid under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 1396-1396v).

(c) SSP Program. An individual or couple eligible for SSI is eligible for an SSP in accordance with the following:

(1) The SSP is not considered income by the SSA in determining eligibility for SSI.

(2) The SSA administers SSPs for an individual or couple that is one of the following:
(i) Receiving a mandatory SSP under 20 CFR 416.2050 (relating to mandatory minimum state supplementation).

(ii) Living in a DCH.

(iii) Living in a licensed PCH.

(3) The Commonwealth administers SSPs for an eligible individual or couple that does not qualify for an SSP under paragraph (2) and is one of the following:
(i) Living independently.

(ii) Living in the household of another and receiving in-kind support and maintenance.

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