The agency must not require a separate application for Medicaid from an individual, if—

(a) [Reserved]

(b) The agency has an agreement with the Social Security Administration (SSA) under section 1634 of the Act for determining Medicaid eligibility; and—

(1) The individual receives SSI;

(2) The individual receives a mandatory State supplement under either a federally-administered or State-administered program; or

(3) The individual receives an optional State supplement and the agency provides Medicaid to beneficiaries of optional supplements under §435.230.

[44 FR 17937, Mar. 23, 1979, as amended at 81 FR 86457, Nov. 30, 2016]