Section 16.03.05.156 - AABD FOR THE BLIND OR DISABLEDTo qualify for AABD for the blind or disabled, a person must meet the definition of blindness or disability used by the SSA for RSDI and SSI benefits.
01.SSA Decision for Disabled. SSA's disability decision is binding on the Department unless: a. The participant states their disabling condition is different from, or in addition to, their condition considered by SSA, and the participant has not reapplied for SSI; orb. More than twelve (12) months have passed since the SSA made a final determination the participant was not disabled, and the participant states their condition has changed or become worse since that final determination, and the participant has not reapplied for SSI.02.Medicaid Pending SSA Appeal. When SSA decides a participant is no longer disabled, they meet the AABD disability requirement and can continue receiving Medicaid if they appeal SSA's decision. Medicaid ends if the SSA decision is upheld.03.Grandfathered Participant for Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled or Aid to the Blind. A participant is disabled if they were eligible as disabled in December 1973, and continues to meet the disability requirement in effect in December 1, 1973. They must also meet the other current eligibility requirements.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.05.156