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The Title II Social Security payment from a deceased spouse is not counted when calculating financial eligibility for a Disabled Widow/Widower (DWW).
NOTE The DWW disregard is only given for the 100% FBR net income test. It is not allowed when determining eligibility using the 100% FPL income standard.
Term |
Definition |
Disabled Widow/Widowers (DWW) |
DWWs are persons between age 50 and 65 who were determined disabled and received SSI-Cash benefits. The SSI-Cash payment stopped due to receipt of or an increase in Title II Widows benefits (MA512). |
One or more of the following may be used for proof of Social Security benefits, disability onset date, Medicare entitlement, and the date and reason the SSI-Cash payment stopped:
· Social Security records and data matches;
· Award letters;
· AHCCCS records showing SSI-Cash eligibility;
· Social Security income currently received.
This requirement applies to the following programs:
Program |
Legal Authorities |
SSI-MAO (DWW) |
42 USC 1383c(b) 42.CFR 435.138 AAC R9-22-1505(A)(4) AAC R9-22-1505(B)(2)(b) |