Section 11. Initial Benefits

The effective date of eligibility for qualified disabled working individuals (QD) is based on the date of application and the date on which all eligibility criteria, including enrollment for medicare Part A, are met. Verification of the effective date of medicare Part A enrollment must be obtained from the social security administration (SSA). When the eligibility determination is made, notice of the approval or denial is sent to the applicant. If denied, this notice includes the reason for the denial and an explanation of rights to a hearing.