209.15 Incapacity: Determining Incapacity for Parents in Optional Programs (FAM)

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An incapacitated parent may apply for ANB, APTD, OAA, or SSI instead of Financial Assistance To Needy Families. However, for the purposes of Financial Assistance To Needy Families*, the incapacity of such parents is established as follows:

• ANB and APTD: A DDU* determination of eligibility for these programs is sufficient to categorically establish incapacity status.

• OAA and SSI: Reaching age 65 does not in itself establish incapacity; OAA individuals must still demonstrate incapacity. However, when SSI is based on disability instead of age, the incapacity is categorically established.

For more information about adult assistance programs, see the Adult Assistance Manual.