For initial SSI claims the IAR authorization is binding on the State of Maine and
an individual for one calendar year beginning with the date SSA receives a signed
authorization. If the State of Maine does not notify SSA within thirty (30) calendar
days of the date that the individual signed the authorization, the authorization is
no longer binding. In such a situation, SSA will release a retroactive SSI payment
to the individual and the State of Maine will be responsible for pursuing recovery
of IAR from the individual without assistance from SSA. If an individual applies for
SSI within the one calendar year period covered by the IAR authorization or has already
applied for SSI before the State received an authorization, the period for the life
of the authorization will be extended beyond the one year period, until such time
as:
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SSA makes the first payment of SSI retroactive benefits on the individual’s claim;
or
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SSA makes a final determination on the claim and no timely request for review is filed;
or
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The State and the individual agree to terminate the authorization.
For posteligibility cases the IAR authorization is binding for one calendar year beginning
with the date SSA receives a signed authorization. If the State does not notify SSA
within thirty (30) calendar days of the date that the individual signed the authorization,
the authorization is no longer binding. In such a situation, SSA will release the
retroactive SSI payment to the individual and the State of Maine will be responsible
for pursuing recovery of IAR from the individual without assistance from SSA. If a
timely request for administrative or judicial review is filed the IAR authorization
remains in effect until such time as:
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SSA makes the first posteligibility payment of retroactive SSI benefits following
the suspension or termination of the individual’s benefits; or
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SSA makes a final determination on the claim and no timely request for appeal is filed;
or
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The State of Maine and the individual agree to terminate the authorization.
The Maine Department of Human Services must obtain another initial claim or posteligibility
authorization if the authorization is no longer in effect and the State wants reimbursement
for General Assistance payments made.