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(SSI) 2 5 the remainder above $65 (or $85) also is not cmmted. If, after these (and other) exclusions, an individual's countable income, effective January 2002, is less than $545 per month ($817 for a couple., both of whom are ~ blind or disabled) and countable resources are less than S4000 (53,000 for a couple), the individual may be eligible for payments. The values of household goods, personal effects, an automobile, life insurance, and property needed for self support are, if within limits set out in regulations, excluded in determining value of resources. Burial spaces for an individual and immediate 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 residence is also excluded in resource valuation. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals who have attained age 65 or are blind or disabled, who continue to meet the income and resources tests, citizenship/qualified alien status, U.S. residence, and certain other requirements. Eligibility may continue for beneficiaries who engage in substantial gainful activity despite disabling physical or mental impairments. Credentialsillocumentation: 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: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.Q,12372. 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 any,) will be notified by mail of award or denial. Deadlines: None. Benefits are not paid prior to the month following the month of application. ~owever, an emergency advance payment may be available in the month of filing the application. Range of ApprovallDisapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or phone or visit the local Social Security Office. The appeal process ranges from a case review or field 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 SSA's initial determination 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 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. Ex.amples of Funded Projects: Not applicable. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Monthly Federal cash paYments range from $1 to $545 for an aged, blin<4 or disabled individual who does not have an eligible spouse, and from $1 to $817 for http://aspe.os.d.hhs.gov/cfdaJp96006.htm 1/27/2003