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You've told us that you're currently using:
  • SSI
  • SSDI
  • SSI-Linked no-cost Medi-Cal
Now we'll look at what may happen to your income, expenses and health coverage over time in the job scenario you've called "Safeway." We'll compare everything with what would happen if there were no change in your current situation (labelled "If No Change.")

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Income & Expenses: A Look Ahead

Total Income
If No Change "Safeway"

Events in "Safeway" Scenario
Oct 2005 $825 $825 Last month of SSI cash benefit.
Last month of SSI-Linked Medi-Cal.
Nov 2005 $825 $1,542 Work begins.
First SSDI trial work month used.
1619(b) Medi-Cal continuation begins.
...
Aug 2006 $825 $1,542

SSI cash benefit reduced to zero.
SSDI trial work period over.
    ...grace period begins.
   ...Extended Period of Eligibility begins.

...
Nov 2006 $825 $1,359

SSI cash benefit reinstated.
SSDI grace period over.
   ... SSDI payments cease.
Medi-Cal category back to SSI-linked.
...
Jul 2009 $825 $1,359 End of SSDI Extended Period of Eligibility.
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Income & Expense Summary

Earning $12/hour, 20 hours a week, you will no longer qualify for an SSI cash benefit.

In this scenario, you will have more disposable income than you do now.

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Health Coverage Summary

You will be eligible to continue Medi-Cal coverage, because you have been receiving an SSI cash benefit. You will also be able to pick up private health insurance when the service wait is over.

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Tip Sheet

Renters with low incomes may be eligible for subsidies such as Section 8.

SSI recipients who work begin earning credits toward SSDI and Medicare.

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