In the January 16, 2010 edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin the PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) announced that DPW will make changes to state supplementary payment (SSP) levels, cutting by up to 24% the supplements that it pays to federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. Savings is estimated at $9.403 million in FY 2009-2010 with full-year implementation savings estimated at $22.931 million in FY 2010-2011. Individual SSI recipients now receiving $27.40 per month as the state supplement would receive $22.10. Couples receiving SSI will have their supplement cut from $43.70 per month to $33.70 per month. Under the new policy individuals residing in the household of another would receive $25.53 per month and couples would be provided $38.44 per month. Individuals residing in a Domiciliary Care Home would receive $434.30 monthly and couples would receive $947.40. Individuals residing in a Personal Care Home would receive $439.30 per month and couples would receive $957.40. All SSI recipients continue to be automatically eligible for Medical Assistance. Written comments regarding these changes can be sent to: Edward J. Zogby, Bureau of Policy, Room 431, Health and Welfare Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105, or sent to Mr. Zogby at ezogby@state.pa.us. Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid or service may submit comments using the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users). Comments must be received by February 14, 2010. FMI: See www.pabulletin.com.
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