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PISA: 96}006; Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Page 2 of 5 the mwin&r above $65 or $8S) dso is not counted. If. Wfta these (and other) a ehWons, an individads counuble income, effecdve January 2002, is less than 545 per mom (S8 17 for a couple, both of whom are a d, blind or disabled) and countable resources we l= tlma SZOOO ($3,,0C* far a couple), the individual may be eligible for payments. The values of hold goods, , an automobile, He ilnsurawx. and property needed for self m4 port are if within limier set out in regulations, excluded in d ewrmlning value of resources. Burial spaces for an individual family and burial funds, up to $1,500 each for an individual and spouse, are excluded from resources. The value of a home which serves as the principal place of reside is dw excluded in resource Valuation. Beneficiary E ' ' Y; viduals who have attained age 65 or are blind or dialed,, who continue to meet the income resources teft ci * 'p/qualfied alien states, U.S. reslda=, and other requirements. mobility may continue for beneficiaries who engage in substantial gainful activity ft despite dimbling physical or mental impairments. redentiab/D umentation: Proof of age, marital status, income and resources, establishment of blindness or disability, proof of residence in the U.S. and citieusldp, or alien status is required. 96x006 APPLICATION Preapplicn on Coordination: Done. This program is excluded from coverage under �.�_ 1 . Application Procedure-, Call toll free at 1- 800 -772 -1213 or phone or visit the local Social Security Office. Award Procedure: The individual (and representative payee, if anyj will be notified by mail of award or dental. adUmes! lone. 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 ApprovaUDIsapproval Time: Not applicable. ppeu s: Call toll f -ec at 1-800-772-1213 or phone or visit the local. Social Security Office- The appeal process ranges from a case review or Meld office conference to a review by the Federal Courts. An appeal must be requested within 60 days of the date on which a written notice of SST's initial determination is received by the applicant, The 60 days start the day after you receive the notice. Renewals: A redetermination of a persons benefit amount and eligibility will be made on a scheduled basis at periodic intervals. Unscheduled redeterminations are made when changes in circumstances are reported. The length of time between 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. mples of Funded Projects: Not applicable. I " Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Monthly Federal cash payments range from 1 to §545 for an aged, blind, or disabled individual who does not have an eligible spouse, and from 1 to $81 y for http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/cfda/p96006.htm 1/27/2003