(1) The maximum period of eligibility for ABD cash is 24 months before we must review additional medical evidence. If you remain on ABD cash at the end of the 24-month period, we determine your eligibility using current medical evidence.
(2) If your application for SSI is denied:
(a) We review your eligibility for the ABD cash program;
(b) We stop your benefits if you do not provide proof you have filed an appeal with SSA within 60 days of a SSI denial for not being disabled.
(3) We stop your benefits after the final decision on your application for SSI/SSA benefits or if you fail to follow through with any part of the SSI/SSA application or appeals process.
(4) We review your eligibility for the ABD cash program when you discharge from a public institution, as defined in WAC
182-500-0050.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
74.04.005,
74.04.0052,
74.04.050,
74.04.055,
74.04.057,
74.04.510,
74.04.655,
74.04.770,
74.04.805,
74.08.025,
74.08.043,
74.08.090,
74.08.335,
74.08A.100,
74.62.030, and 2022 c 297 § 205(22). WSR 23-01-057, § 388-449-0150, filed 12/14/22, effective 1/14/23. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.04.005,
74.04.050,
74.04.055,
74.04.057,
74.04.510,
74.08.090,
74.08A.100,
74.04.770,
74.04.0052,
74.04.655,
74.08.043,
74.08.335, and 2011 1st sp.s. c 36. WSR 12-10-042, § 388-449-0150, filed 4/27/12, effective 6/1/12.]