TN 10 (04-99)

SI 01320.445 Chart - Changes in Deeming Status - Couples

CITATIONS:

Social Security Act, section 1614(f)(1);
Regulations, 20 CFR 416.1163

The following chart highlights the events that cause changes in spouse to-spouse deeming status. The chart summarizes the concepts discussed in SI 01320.450, but does not attempt to replace the detailed explanations provided in that section.

 

SPOUSE-TO-SPOUSE

CHANGE EFFECTIVE MONTH OF CHANGE TRANSITIONAL/
RMA CYCLE
BUDGET MONTH FLAG
Ineligible spouse becomes eligible The spouses become a couple effective the month the ineligible spouse becomes eligible for payment Transitional 0
Spouses separate or divorce Deeming stops the month after the month of the separation or divorce RMA 2
Eligible individual begins living with an ineligible spouse Deeming begins the month after the month they begin living together RMA 2
Ineligible spouse dies Deeming stops effective with the month after the month of the spouse's death RMA 2
Eligible individual becomes subject to the $30 payment limit Deeming stops effective with the first month the individual is eligible for the $30 payment RMA 2

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SI 01320.445 - Chart - Changes in Deeming Status - Couples - 04/13/1999
Batch run: 04/13/1999
Rev:04/13/1999