(1) If an individual submits an application on the federal form SSA-1020, the OPA will forward the form SSA-1020 to the SSA for processing.

(2) If an individual specifically requests that the state rather than SSA process the individual's application for LIS, the OPA will give the individual a state application and the department will process the completed application.

(3) When processing an application that is submitted on the state form:

(a) The department will determine eligibility using the criteria contained in the regulation governing eligibility for low income subsidies at 42 CFR 423.773 (January 28, 2005), which is adopted and incorporated by reference, and using the income and resource criteria contained in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations at 20 CFR, Part 416, subparts K and L, (November 1, 2005), which are adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of 42 CFR 423.773 and 20 CFR, Part 416, subparts K and L, may be obtained from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Human and Community Services Division, 111 N. Jackson, P.O. Box 202925, Helena, MT 59620-2925.

(b) The department will comply with the procedural requirements, including but not limited to the requirements for verification, documentation, and notice, applicable to a Medicaid application as set forth in the department's SSI Medicaid Manual, also known as the Aged Blind Disabled Medicaid Manual, as incorporated by reference in ARM 37.82.101.