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CFDA: 96.006: Supplemental Smurity Income (SSI) Page 2 of 5 the mnainda above 5 (or $95) also is mt counted. It after tie Band other) exclusi an vidual's countable income, effective January 2002, is less tin $545 per mcn1h ($8l7 for a couple, both of whom are aged* bind or disabled) and countable resourca are lei than S2,000 ($3,000 for a couple), the individual may be eligible for paymenm The values of hold goods, an automobile, lie insurame, and property needed for self support are, if within lets set out in regulations, excluded in detmmAning value of resources. Burial spaces for an individwl and irnMed . family and burial funds up to $1,500 each for an individual and spouse, are excluded fmm resources; The value of a home which serves as the principal place of residence is also excluded in resomm valuation. Beneficiary E Mq: Individuals who have atWned age 65 or are blind or disables who enndnue to meet the income and resources tom, cifizenship1qualified alien status, U.S. residue, and catain other requirements. Eligibility may continue for beneficiaries who engage in substantial fivity despite disabling physic or mental impairments. redent mb/Decamentation: Proof of age, marital status, income and resources, establishment of blindness or disability, proof of residence in the U.S. and citizenship, or alien status is required. 96.006 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapptication Coordination: None. This pmgram is excluded from coverage under E. . 1 . AppReatton Procedure: Call tall free at 1-800-772-1213 or phone or visit the local Social Security Office. Aw" Procedure: The ivadividual {and representative payee, if anyj will be noted by mail of award or denial. Deadlines: None. Benefits are not paid prior to the month following the month of application. However, an emergency advance payment may be available in the month of filing the application. Range of Approval/Disapproval 'fie: Not applicable. Appeals* Call toll fie at 1-800-772-1213 or phone or visit the local Social; Security Office. The appeal pros ranges from a case review or field office conference to a review by the Federal Courts. An appeal must be requested wid3 in 60 clays of the date on which a written notice of A's initial detamination is received by the applicant. The 60 days start the day after you receive the notice. Renewals: A redetermination of a person's benefit amount and continuing eligibility will be made on scheduled basis at periodic intervals. Unscheduled redeterminations, are made when changes inn circumstances are reported. The length of time betweea scheduled redetermination varies depending on the likelihood that the beneficiary's situation may change in a way that affects payment amount or eligibility. Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not applicable. E plea of Funded Projects: Not applicable. a Range aud. Average of FivancW Assistance: Monthly Federal cash payments range from S 1 to 1545 for an aged, blind, or disabled individual who does not have an eligible spouse, and from 1 to $817 for http:// ripe .os.dhhs.govlcfda/p96006. 1/27/2003