These criteria may not be lower than those that generally apply for low-income families in that State. States may cover all such children or just the subset that, before their 18th birthday, received foster care assistance under title IV-E of the Social Security Act. State and SSA use and confidentiality standards are not necessarily the same. An exception to the SSI reduction occurs if the person's stay is likely, as certified by a physician, not to exceed three months. Eligibility is limited to those qualifying in families with income of less than 250 percent of the official poverty line for the applicable family size.
States can set eligibility limits on assets and earned and unearned income.
Eligibility is limited to those who cease to be eligible for the first buy-in due to medical improvement. This maintenance of effort requirement specifically excludes money spent for medical assistance. States receiving funds under this section must report to the Secretary annually on the number of Title II and Title XVI beneficiaries that return to work. Appropriations begin FY 2001. The demonstration is intended help people remain employed by providing coverage to prevent deterioration in their health condition.