Which group is eligible for Medicaid based on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) criteria?

The eligibility for Medicaid based on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) criteria specifically includes individuals who are blind or disabled. SSI is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals who meet certain income and resource limits and who are aged, blind, or disabled. As such, applicants who demonstrate blindness or a qualifying disability, and also meet the income and asset requirements, can be granted Medicaid benefits. This connection between SSI and Medicaid eligibility is crucial, as Medicaid can further support those with disabilities by covering additional health care costs that SSI alone does not address.

Other groups listed, such as those receiving unemployment benefits or families with large numbers of dependents, do not qualify for Medicaid under the SSI criteria. Unemployment benefits are not related to the disability or blind status that defines the SSI program, while the number of dependents typically does not factor into eligibility for SSI-based Medicaid. Likewise, being below the age of 30 does not inherently relate to SSI criteria unless accompanied by qualifying circumstances such as blindness or a recognized disability.