Obsolete 1121 - 409-17 Physical Disabilities Waiver Deductions

Effective Date: November 1, 2015 - October 31, 2021

Previous Policy

A.  Clients approved under the Physical Disabilities Waiver may qualify in one of two ways.

o      Total income does not exceed 300% of the SSI Payment Rate, or

o      Total income exceeds 300% of the SSI Payment Rate (Spenddown Group)

(See 387 to determine total income)

B.  Determine their allowable deductions as follows:

1.    Total income Does Not Exceed 300% of the SSI Payment Rate.

o      These clients are allowed to keep all of their income as a personal needs allowance.  They do  not owe a cost of care contribution.

2.    Total income Exceeds 300% of the SSI Payment Rate.

o      These clients receive the same deductions allowed for ABD spenddown Medicaid to determine their spenddown.