POMS Reference

DI 33025: Procedures for Special Cases and Handling

Citations:

20 CFR 404.1512(b); 416.912(b)

TN 10 (12-17)

A. Background on MQGE for Federal employees

See DI 23540.001 Medicare for Qualified Government Employment (MQGE) Cases.

B. Hearing procedures

Process the case per usual hearing procedures. Indicate in the notice attached to the decision that we will notify the beneficiary or recipient separately if he or she is eligible for Medicare. For a systematic approach on how to conduct disability hearings see, DI 33001.000 Disability Hearing Procedures.