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22 ME Rev Stat § 3201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-A: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §3201. Declaration of objectives and purpose

 §3201. Declaration of objectives and purpose 1.  Objective.  In keeping with the American heritage that each person in our society has an inherent human dignity, it is declared that blind, disabled and elderly people of our State of Maine are entitled to sufficient income to attain a reasonable standard of living, which will encourage the pursuit of a meaningful life of greatest value to the nation, State of Maine, and fellow human beings. It is the mutual and shared duty of first, the individual and his family, second the community and private agencies of the community, and ultimately the governments of the political subdivisions of this State, the State of Maine, and the United States of America to enable blind, disabled and elderly people to secure income. The objective of this Part is to reduce income barriers to personal and economic independence by encouraging blind, disabled and elderly people to secure and maintain maximum dignity, independence, and self care in a home environment, and if needed, with an appropriate state supplemental income.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Purpose.  It is further declared that many blind, disabled and elderly people in the State of Maine do not have income sufficient to meet the minimum cost of living budget relating to Maine as determined by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is therefore the purpose of this Act, in support of the above objective, to make available to blind, disabled and elderly people a program of state supplemental income.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-A: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §3202. Definitions

 §3202. Definitions For purposes of this Part, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]1.  Agreement.  "Agreement" means a legally binding document between the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.   [PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] 2.  Blind person.  "Blind person" means a blind individual as defined in section 1614, Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Category.  "Category" means a subclassification of state supplemental income benefits for any one of the following: Blind, disabled or elderly person.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services or his successors.   [PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).] 5.  Department.  "Department" means the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.   [PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] 6.  Disabled person.  "Disabled person" means a disabled individual as defined in section 1614, Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 7.  Elderly person.  "Elderly person" means an aged individual as defined in section 1614, Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 8.  Secretary.  "Secretary" means the Secretary, United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 9.  Social Security Act.  "Social Security Act" means the United States Social Security Act of 1935, as amended.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 10.  Social Security Administration.  "Social Security Administration" means the Social Security Administration, United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 11.  Title XVI.  "Title XVI" means Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act of 1935, as amended.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §§B6,7 (REV).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-A: GENERAL PROVISIONS|22 §3203. Report

 §3203. Report On or before February 1, 1975, and thereafter annually, on or before September 1st, the department shall submit a detailed report on the federal supplemental income program and the state supplemental income program to the Governor in accordance with Title 5, sections 43, 44, 45 and 46 and to the Legislative Council. The report shall include copies of all pertinent state and federal rules and regulations, recommendations for policy, budgetary and legislative action, and any advisory recommendations as may be recommended by the Maine Committee on Aging and the Maine Human Services Council.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3261 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-B: ADMINISTRATION|22 §3261. Agreement for Federal Administration

 §3261. Agreement for Federal Administration 1.  The department shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare or its successors, under which the secretary, through the Social Security Administration, on behalf of the State of Maine, shall administer the program of state supplemental income benefits authorized in sections 3271 and 3274. The agreement shall contain all requirements for, and limitations and qualifications on, state supplemental income benefits which Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, or regulations adopted thereunder, make necessary in order to qualify the State for administration of state supplemental income benefits by the secretary. The agreement may include, but need not be limited to, provisions to implement the programs of state supplemental benefits pursuant to this Part.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 2.  The department shall take any and all reasonable action necessary to effect an agreement with the secretary of administration of all state supplemental income benefits. Insofar as an agreement pertains to so-called "optional" state supplemental income benefits provided pursuant to section 3271, such administration by the secretary on behalf of the State shall be effective for benefits payable July 1, 1974 and thereafter.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] The department shall take any and all reasonable action to assure that such agreement shall contain provisions that the secretary shall administer the program, particularly as relates to processing of applications, receipt of benefits by eligible applicants, and hearing and reviews, in a manner which is timely and convenient to the applicant and beneficiary.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3262 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-B: ADMINISTRATION|22 §3262. Applying for benefits

 §3262. Applying for benefits An individual who is a resident of the State of Maine and who applies to the Social Security Administration for supplemental security income benefits pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act shall be deemed to be applying for state supplemental income benefits provided pursuant to this Part and for medical care benefits provided by the State of Maine pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Eligibility of a person for any benefit shall be determined in accordance with applicable laws of the United States and State of Maine.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3263 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-B: ADMINISTRATION|22 §3263. Hearings and review

 §3263. Hearings and review Regarding state supplemental income benefits administered by the secretary, any individual who is or claims to be an eligible individual or eligible spouse pursuant to this Part and is in disagreement with any determination concerning this Part by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare shall be provided a hearing before the secretary in accordance with the hearings and review provisions of subsection (C), section 1631 of Title XVI.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3264 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-B: ADMINISTRATION|22 §3264. Fiscal procedures

 §3264. Fiscal procedures There shall be advanced with the authorization of the department, from the State Treasury to the secretary, prior to the first day of each month, an amount equal to the secretary's estimate of state supplemental benefits authorized pursuant to this Part for such month corrected for any adjustments resulting from benefits relating to any other month. The department shall conduct, at least once each fiscal year, an audit of such benefits paid by the secretary on behalf of the State.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]An agreement shall specify procedures for making payments to the secretary and limitations on such payments, limits on state supplemental payments for patients in health care facilities, provision for recoupment of overpayments, or payments unlawfully procured, of state supplementary payments, adjustments against future state payments on account of such recoupment, and any other fiscal and quality control provision deemed advisable by the department.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3265 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-B: ADMINISTRATION|22 §3265. Confidentiality

 §3265. Confidentiality Information concerning an applicant or beneficiary under this Part shall be held in strict confidence. The department and secretary shall disclose or use such information only for purposes directly relating to administration of this Part.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3266 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-B: ADMINISTRATION|22 §3266. Acceptance of federal provisions

 §3266. Acceptance of federal provisions All provisions of sections 1611, 1612, 1613, 1614 and 1615 relating to determination of benefits, and sections 1631, 1632 and 1633 relating to procedural and general provisions, of Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, are accepted and are deemed to apply to the program of state supplemental security income benefits to the extent that they may be required to conduct a state supplemental income program as pursuant to this Part.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3271 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-C: BENEFITS|22 §3271. Program

 §3271. Program 1.  A program of regular monthly state supplemental income for blind, disabled and elderly people shall be provided for residents of the State of Maine. Benefits under the state supplemental income program shall be based on need and provided in supplementation of benefits provided by the United States Government to aged, blind and disabled individuals pursuant to Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended. Benefits shall be provided to any person who, on account of blindness, disability or age, qualifies for supplemental security income provided pursuant to Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, and may, based on need, be provided to individuals who would, but for their income, be eligible for such supplemental security income benefits.   [RR 2015, c. 2, §12 (COR).] 2.  The department, to the extent allowed by Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder, shall establish, with the advice of the Maine Committee on Aging and the Maine Human Services Council, standard levels of state supplemental income benefits for blind, disabled and elderly people. The benefits shall be provided under a modified flat benefit system, and may vary by marital status, and by living arrangements to the extent allowed by Title XVI of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder. The benefits shall not be based on individual budgeted need and shall not vary by category or geographical area. Benefits for a couple, except as provided under section 3273, subsection 1, paragraph B, shall be equal to the sum of the amount of benefit for an individual and 50% of the benefit for an individual.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 3.  The department may also require, as a condition of eligibility, that any applicant for benefits or beneficiary under this Part must apply for any income supplementation that may be available under any other federal or state programs operated pursuant to the provisions of the Social Security Act, if it reasonably appears that such applicant or beneficiary is likely to be eligible for income supplementation under such other programs.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW). RR 2015, c. 2, §12 (COR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3272 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-C: BENEFITS|22 §3272. Standard

 §3272. Standard 1.  Standard.  The standard utilized to determine need shall be the current annual budget at the lower level of living for a retired couple as most recently determined by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Portland, Maine, or budgets which are consistent with such a budget at the lower level of living, taking into account budget variances by marital status and living arrangements permited pursuant to Title XVI and regulations promulgated thereunder.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3274 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-C: BENEFITS|22 §3274. Mandatory payments

 §3274. Mandatory payments 1.  Amount of payment.  The department shall provide so-called "mandatory" state supplemental income payments to beneficiaries of the supplemental security income program who receive payments under the state's former aid to the aged, blind and disabled program based on eligibility established for the month of December, 1973.   A so-called "mandatory" state supplemental income benefit, when combined with a federal supplemental security income benefit, shall, to the extent required by federal law to qualify the State of Maine to receive federal matching funds for medical care pursuant to Title XIX of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, and in so far as funds are available, be at least equal to and in no event less than the level of payment to such a recipient effective for December, 1973, under the former state aid to the aged, blind and disabled program, based on eligibility for December, 1973, in accordance with standards of payment applicable to such aid.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Administration.  Insofar as an agreement made pursuant to section 3261 pertains to so-called "mandatory" payments, it shall provide that the department enter into an agreement with the secretary under which the secretary, through the Social Security Administration, on behalf of the State of Maine, shall administer, effective with payments issued on January 1, 1974 and thereafter the program of so-called "mandatory" state supplemental income benefits authorized in subsection 1.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Applying for benefits.  Persons who receive payments under the state's former aid to aged, blind and disabled Program based on eligibility established for the month of December, 1973, shall, if eligible, receive benefits provided pursuant to this Part and for medical care benefits provided by the State of Maine pursuant to Title XIX of the United States Social Security Act, as amended, without filing an application for supplemental security income with the Social Security Administration.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Inconsistent provisions.  The provisions of sections 3271, 3272 and 3273, except for section 3273, subsection 7‑A, do not apply to so-called "mandatory" payments. If any provision of these sections is inconsistent with this section, this section, as it relates to mandatory payments, prevails.   [PL 2009, c. 462, Pt. I, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 462, Pt. I, §3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3274-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-C: BENEFITS|22 §3274-A. Personal needs of nursing home residents

 §3274-A. Personal needs of nursing home residents In administering this chapter, the department shall ensure that eligible individuals residing in nursing homes, as defined in section 1812-A, shall have at least $30 a month for personal needs.   [PL 1979, c. 563, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 563, §4 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3275 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS|22 §3275. Applicability of chapter

 §3275. Applicability of chapter The provisions of this chapter apply only to so much of state supplemental income to the blind, disabled and elderly as is administered directly by the department, and not to so much thereof as is administered by the secretary. When the administration of any portion of the state supplemental income program is transferred to the secretary, these provisions shall no longer apply to such portion of the state supplemental income program.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3276 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS|22 §3276. Disqualification

 §3276. Disqualification Any beneficiary of state supplemental income not administered by the secretary shall be disqualified from receiving benefits unless he files with the department, whenever the department may require it, information concerning his income, assets and other conditions relating to his financial circumstances.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3277 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS|22 §3277. Regulations

 §3277. Regulations The department shall promulgate such temporary rules and regulations, consistent with the laws of the State of Maine, which are necessary or desirable for administration of this Part. The effect of such rules shall terminate on July 1, 1975.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3278 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS|22 §3278. Applicability of other sections

 §3278. Applicability of other sections Sections 3178, 3179, 3180, 3181, 3182, 3183 and 3184 apply to this Part.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3279 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS|22 §3279. Unindorsed checks; procedure

 §3279. Unindorsed checks; procedure When, for any reason whatsoever, a person who has been determined to be eligible for state supplemental income is unable to indorse the check for the last payment approved for him prior to his death, the department may approve payment by the State of obligations incurred by the recipient for board and room in anticipation of the receipt of such check, such payments to be authorized in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department. Any claim which may be paid under this section must be presented to the department in writing within 60 days of the date of the death of the eligible person.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3280 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS|22 §3280. Liability of relatives

 §3280. Liability of relatives The spouse of a beneficiary of state supplemental income shall, if of sufficient ability, be responsible for the partial or total support of such persons. In determining the ability of such spouse, his assets as well as his income shall be considered.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]The Attorney General shall bring proceedings in the name of the State of Maine in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel any person liable under this section to contribute to the support of any recipient of such benefit, if, after reasonable efforts on the part of the department, voluntary contributions have not been made. The court shall determine a fair and reasonable amount for support to be paid by the defendant to the department as reimbursement for moneys furnished to a recipient.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]The action must be brought as a petition for support upon not less than 7 days' notice. Upon failure to pay the support ordered, execution must issue. The State shall pay the expense of commitment and support when the defendant is committed to jail on execution and the defendant may be discharged in the same manner as provided by Title 19-A, section 952.   [RR 1997, c. 2, §47 (COR).]The department shall encourage and stimulate voluntary contributions from the parents and adult children of the recipients of such aid, if such relatives are of sufficient ability to contribute toward the support of such recipients.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW). RR 1997, c. 2, §47 (COR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3281 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1-A: STATE SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME FOR BLIND, DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE|Chapter 855-D: SPECIAL PROVISIONS|22 §3281. Civil rights

 §3281. Civil rights The state supplemental income program shall be conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §3 (NEW).