Appeal Of Ssa Decision - Applicant Determined Ssi Eligible After Appeal

An applicant denied Medicaid, because they do not meet SSI eligibility or RSDI disability requirements, can appeal the SSA denial with SSA. They can get Medicaid, if found eligible for SSI or Social Security disability because of their appeal. The effective date for Medicaid is the first day of the month that the Medicaid application was denied, by SSA. The participant’s eligibility for backdated Medicaid coverage must be determined. (7-1-24)