42 CFR § 435.134 - Individuals who would be eligible except for the increase in OASDI benefits under Pub. L. 92–336 (July 1, 1972).
The agency must provide Medicaid to individuals who meet the following conditions:
(a) In August 1972, the individual was entitled to OASDI and—
(1) He was receiving OAA, AB, APTD, or AABD; or
(2) He would have been eligible for one of those programs except that he had not applied, and the Medicaid plan covered this optional group; or
(3) He would have been eligible for one of those programs if he were not in a medical institution or intermediate care facility, and the Medicaid plan covered this optional group.
(b) The individual would currently be eligible for SSI or a State supplement except that the increase in OASDI under Pub. L. 92–336 raised his income over the limit allowed under SSI. This includes an individual who—
(1) Meets all current SSI requirements except for the requirement to file an application; or
(2) Would meet all current SSI requirements if he were not in a medical institution or intermediate care facility, and the State's Medicaid plan covers this optional group.