55 Pa. Code § 181.452a – Clarification of posteligibility determination of income available from an MA-eligible person toward the cost of care—statement of policy.

(a) Consistent with section 1902(r)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 1396a(r)(1)(B)(i)), for a resident of a State Veterans Home who is participating in the Enhanced Veterans Reimbursement initiative, and who does not have a spouse or dependent child, the veterans aid and attendance portion of the Veterans Affairs pension in excess of $90 per month is counted when determining the MA eligible person’s payment toward cost of care.
(b) Subsection (a) also applies to the surviving spouse of a veteran who does not have a child. See section 1902(r)(1)(B)(ii)) of the Social Security Act.

The provisions of this § 181.452a adopted April 3, 2015, effective April 4, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 1633.