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  Verify that the resource was transferred, to whom, the amount of compensation if any, and the date of transfer using the individual's statement either signed or recorded on a Report of Contact page, and appropriate documents (e.g., sales agreement or any other document that verifies change of ownership).

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  Verify using any appropriate document the relationship of the transferor to the individual getting the resource (spouse, child). Information on the SSR, MBR, or Numident may be used.

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  As needed, verify that the transfer was for the sole benefit of the transferor's spouse by obtaining a copy of the legally binding written document per SI 01150.120C. Allegations on SSA-795s by both parties are not sufficient.

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  As needed, verify that the child to whom the resource was transferred meets the SSI requirements for blindness or disability. (See SI 01150.121D)

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  Determine whether one of the exceptions apply.

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  If one of these exceptions applies, do not apply a period of ineligibility and process the case normally.

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  Document the file with the adjudicator's determination. For example “Parcel of land transferred on 2/5/00. Meets exception for transfer of non-home resource per SI 01150.123. Period of ineligibility does not apply.”

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  Record the evidence used to verify these issues on the EVID screen on the Shared Processes Menu (MSOM EVID 001.001 ).

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  Record the determination on systems using the File Documentation Notes section of the Property/Cash Given or Sold page or the Report of Contact page (MS 08122.010). On non-systems cases, use a Report of Contact.

Notify the State Medicaid agency about the transferred resource unless the SSI claim is denied (SI 01150.012).