Are medical services provided to SSI/SSP Program recipients?
Yes. If you are eligible for SSI/SSP Program benefits, you automatically receive benefits under the Medi-Cal Program. • What is the definition of “blindness”? Under SSI/SSP Program rules blindness means that you are statutorily blind. Statutorily blind means you have central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in your best eye with the use of corrective lens. This definition also applies to children. Your doctor can tell you if you are statutorily blind. In order to meet eligibility based on blindness, you may submit proof from a doctor or other medical person accepted by SSA, or SSA can request the proof from your doctor with your permission. SSA then reviews this information to determine if you qualify. • What is the definition of “disabled”? SSI/SSP Program rules define disabled to mean that you are unable to do any substantial gainful activity because of a mental or physical impairment which can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months or result in death. Subst
