3-003.01D1 SSI Eligibility for Medical Expense Deduction

475 NAC 3-003.01D1

Persons receiving the following payments are considered eligible for the medical expense deduction:

1. SSI presumptive disability payments - Regular benefits for a three-month period are paid to persons most likely to meet SSI disability criteria. These persons are considered SSI-eligible by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and receive a federal SSI check for the amount of entitlement.

2. SSI Emergency advance payments - A single $100 payment is made to applicants who appear to meet the SSI disability criteria and who are considered in need of immediate assistance. These persons are considered SSI-eligible by SSA.

Note: Spouses or other persons receiving benefits as a dependent of an SSI or disability recipient are not eligible to receive this deduction.