229.03 Definition of Disabled SR 94-04, 04/94 (FSM-A)

Disabled means any of the following:

• individuals receiving ANB or APTD payments;

• individuals receiving disability-related medical assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act;

Exception: Receiving In and Out medical assistance does not qualify an individual for target population status.

• disabled individuals approved for SSI or Social Security disability or blindness payments;

• veterans who receive VA benefits because of a 100% service-connected disability or who, according to the VA, need regular aid and attendance or are permanently housebound;

• surviving spouses of deceased veterans who the VA has determined need regular aid and attendance, are permanently housebound or could be considered permanently disabled by Social Security criteria, and are approved for VA benefits because of the veteran's death;

• surviving children (of any age) of deceased veterans who the VA has determined are permanently incapable of self-support or could be considered permanently disabled by Social Security criteria, and are approved for VA benefits because of the veteran's death;

• individuals receiving disability retirement benefits from any government agency for a disability that could be considered permanent by Social Security criteria; or

• individuals receiving Railroad Retirement Disability who are also covered by Medicare.