OAR 461-135-0820: Eligibility for Widows and Widowers; OSIPM

A widow or widower receiving Title II benefits from the Social Security Administration claim of a deceased spouse or deceased former spouse is eligible for OSIPM if the individual meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is not entitled to premium-free Medicare Part A. (2) Received SSI the month before their Title II payments began. (3) Would continue to be eligible for SSI benefits in the absence of their Title II benefits.