6000, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Reimbursement
6100, General Principles
Revision 23-4; Effective Sept. 22, 2023
To receive retroactive Medicaid reimbursement for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) appellants, a county must comply with the HHSC-established standards and procedures contained in this handbook.
HHSC can only file Medicaid claims for reimbursement if they are:
- paid for CIHCP-eligible county residents;
- received within 95 days from the "SSI add date" and within 365 days from the date of service.
In addition, all Medicaid claims processed through HHSC must meet the 365-day federal filing deadline.