Md. Code Regs. 07.03.05.06

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 07.03.05.06 - Interim Assistance Reimbursement

A. Interim Payment Reimbursement Authorization.

(1) If the individual is or becomes potentially eligible for receipt of SSI, the individual shall sign an interim payment reimbursement authorization which:

(a) Permits the Social Security Administration to mail the individual's initial payment to the Department or the local department; and

(b) Permits the Department or the local department to deduct from these payments an amount equal to the TDAP interim assistance provided.

(2) The local department may not provide assistance to an individual who refuses to execute the interim payment reimbursement authorization.

B. Interim assistance is the TDAP benefit provided to an individual during the period:

(1) Beginning the month the recipient applies for SSI benefits; and

(2) Ending the month the SSI payments are received by the Department or the local department.

C. The Department or the local department shall be reimbursed from the SSI initial payment:

(1) For the full value of the TDAP benefit; or

(2) If the first month's SSI payment is prorated, a portion of the TDAP benefit prorated from the effective date of SSI eligibility.

D. When the total amount of SSI received by the Department or the local department is greater than the amount of reimbursement, the Department or the local department shall pay the excess to the recipient within 10 working days after the date of receipt of the payment.

E. Death of the Individual.

(1) If an individual dies before SSI eligibility has been determined, the State retains the right to receive benefits due for the retroactive period.

(2) The Department or the local department shall return any excess payment to the Social Security Administration district office that served the individual after deducting the amount of interim assistance to which it is entitled.

F. Presumptive SSI Payment.

(1) Presumptive SSI payment is made for a maximum period of 6 months pending the final eligibility determination.

(2) The individual shall report receipt of SSI presumptive eligibility payments to the local department within 10 days of receipt.

(3) The local department shall:

(a) Consider the SSI presumptive payment income;

(b) Consider the payment income in the month received when separate SSI presumptive payments are made to the eligible individual; and

(c) Be entitled to reimbursement from the retroactive lump sum SSI check for assistance provided when the recipient does not report receipt of a presumptive SSI payment.

(4) If the SSI presumptive payments are paid as a lump sum, the payment is treated according to Regulation .09 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 07.03.05.06