Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 50223

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 15, April 12, 2024

Section 50223 - Disability

(a) Persons 18 years of age or over are disabled if they meet the definition in (1) or the definition in (2):

(1) Federally disabled persons are persons who meet the definition of disability in Title II or Title XVI, Social Security Act.

(2) SGA-disabled persons are persons who were once determined to be disabled in accordance with the provisions of the SSI/SSP program (Section 1614, Part A, Title XVI, Social Security Act) and meet both the following conditions:

(A) Were eligible for SSI/SSP but became ineligible because of engagement in substantial gainful activity as defined in Title XVI regulations.

(B) Continue to suffer from the physical or mental impairment which was the basis of the disability determination.

(b) Children who are under 18 years of age shall be considered to be disabled if they have any medically determinable physical or mental impairment of comparable severity to that which would make an adult disabled in accordance with (a)(1) or (2).

(c) Eligibility or share of cost determinations effective on or after January 1, 1980 shall be based on the provisions of this Section.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 50223

1. Amendment filed 3-7-80 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 80, No. 9). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAH within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 7-6-80.
2. Certificate of Compliance filed 6-6-80 (Register 80, No. 23).
3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 7-2-80 effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 27).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14005.3, Welfare and Institutions Code.