PM 03-08-00: Disability (AABD)

WAG 03-08-00.

To receive AABD Cash or AABD Medical based on disability, a person must be found disabled as defined by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The disability finding can be made by SSA or by the Client Assessment Unit (CAU).

SSA defines disability as:

"Inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months."

A child who lost their SSI due to the 08/22/96 change in disability standard is considered disabled until they reach the age of 18, if they:

• were receiving Medicaid and SSI on 08/22/96 and
• continue to meet the SSA definition of disability in effect before 08/22/96.