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FIP Eligibility - Social Security Benefits - Iowa

Unlike the family member who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the family member who receives Social Security income--including Disability Insurance (SSDI)--must be included in the FIP eligible group. As a result, the income and resources of the person must also be considered when determining FIP eligibility and the amount of the FIP grant for the eligible group. The Social Security benefit amount before the deduction of the Medicare premium is counted as unearned income.

Example: Mr. B and his child are on FIP. The basic FIP grant for two persons is $361 per month. Mr. B receives $250 social security disability benefits per month plus a $30 Medicare premium. The child receives $50 social security benefits per month based on his father’s disability. The entire $330 is deducted from the basic $361 FIP grant, leaving a $31 monthly FIP payment.

If the Social Security Administration (SSA) is recouping for a prior overpayment, only the social security benefit amount the family actually receives (plus the Medicare premium, if applicable) is counted against the FIP grant.

See also:

·     FIP Eligibility - SSI Eligibility

·     Non-Financial FIP Eligibility Criteria

·     Financial FIP Eligibility Criteria

·     FIP Overview

·     Welcome and Introduction to Benefits in Iowa

Source: Iowa DHS Employees’ Policy Manual

Title 4, Family Investment Program (FIP)

·     Chapter C, Nonfinancial Eligibility, Eligible Group

·     Chapter E, Income, Income Guidelines

·     Chapter E, Income, Social Security Income

Legal Reference: 441 Iowa Administrative Code 41.27(239B), 41.27(1)"a," 41.28(1);

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