These questions are somewhat problematic, as there is little guidance in the legislation. The Commissioner can define these guidelines. It appears all beneficiaries aged 18-64 will receive the Ticket. There is statutory latitude for SSI beneficiaries. Ms. Strahan stated it was necessary to look at the SSI definitions.
Disability is a category that is age-defined.
She added her staff will do the research on this. Ms. Lee also asked about unintended consequences for Title II children, owing to provisions of the draft regulations. Ms. Strahan said that the issuance of the Ticket to all beneficiaries will likely raise issues on CDRs. On use of the Ticket, Mr. MacDonald said that the bill had only one line on suspension of CDRs, i.e., that this was to be determined by the Commissioner. Suspension of CDRs will be governed by the level of demonstrable progress of the beneficiary toward employment.