GA BASIS - ADVANCED AGE
ISSUE DATE: 03/2026
MFIP, SNAP, MSA, HSP:
No provisions.
GA:
People have a basis of eligibility for GA if:
- They cannot get or keep suitable employment because they are age 55 or older.
AND
- Their work history shows a marked deterioration compared to their work history before age 55 as indicated by decreased occupational status, reduced hours of employment, or decreased periods of employment. See SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT in 0002.65 (Glossary: Substantial...).
Advanced age alone does not make a person eligible for GA under this basis.
People who have a basis of eligibility for GA because of advanced age and are within 3 months of their 62nd birthday have a requirement to file for Social Security early retirement benefit, see 0012.12 (Applying for Other Benefits), 0012.12.02 (Assistance Authorization for RSDI and OMB), and 0012.12.03 (Interim Assistance Authorization for SSI).
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 06/2025 | adds cross-reference for new section 0012.12.02 (Interim Assistance Authorizations for RDSI and OMB) and updates cross-reference title for 0012.12.03 (Interim Assistance Agreements) to 0012.12.03 (Interim Assistance Authorizations for SSI). |
| 12/2024 | clarifies that this basis has two distinct criteria for eligibility. Advanced age alone does not make a person eligible for GA under this basis. |
| 06/2023 | Updated cross reference for Glossary: Suitable to Substantial |
| 12/2014 | Removed WB. This program was suspended 12/1/14. |
| 10/2012 | update Food Support and FS to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and FSET to SNAP E&T throughout. No policy was changed. |
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