HI HCR65

Urges the Department of Human Services to adopt rules disregarding Social Security Act Title II benefits that cause individuals to lose Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid eligibility.

Addresses the situation where disabled individuals receiving federal benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act have total income exceeding Medicaid qualification standards, forcing them to spend down income to a "medically needy" standard of $469 per month.

Notes that federal law permits Hawaii and ten other states to disregard disabled adult child benefits (Social Security disability income for those disabled before age 22), but the Department of Human Services has not adopted this option for this population group.

Emphasizes that the $469 medically needy monthly allowance is inadequate for individuals with disabilities to cover shelter, meals, and daily living expenses.

Directs that certified copies be transmitted to the Director of Human Services and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities.