The CAO will review all SBP budgets at least once per year for ongoing eligibility and more often if determined appropriate.
An interview is not required however, the CAO should conduct a personal interview by phone or in-person at renewal. A recipient must not be terminated for failure to complete an interview.
The SBP recipient must complete a renewal form at each renewal.
If, at any time, the CAO finds that the SBP recipient may qualify for SSI, the CAO must explain the two advantages of receiving SSI instead of SBP:
A higher cash payment
Non-money payment medical assistance benefits
If the blind person wants to apply for SSI, the CAO must:
Refer him to the Social Security Office
Help him file an application
Give SSA (Social Security Administration) information from the case record
Reviewed October 7, 2024, replacing March 23, 2023