Can anyone point me to a Federal regulation that prohibits states from denying, or downgrading, MSP applications because the 2019 COLA has increased income over one of the various cutoff levels?

The COLA raised Social Security checks in January.  My state has not yet changed the 2018 MSP income levels.  So someone who was QMB in December 2018 could be reduced to SLMB status in January or February based on their new 2019 income.  I know some states disregard the 2019 income increase until they have changed the MSP levels.  

I believe that this could affect about 22% of all MSP beneficiaries.

Thanks,

Dave Sage

SHINE Counselor in Tampa