What is 1619b? Protection against losing an SSI check, even if earnings go above SGA A way to get back Medicaid quickly if you lose it due to increased assets as an SSI recipient, once your assets return to below $2000/month. Continuing Medicaid coverage for people whose earned income make them ineligible for any further SSI cash payments Continuing Medicaid coverage for people who lose their SSI cash payments due to an increase in unearned income (ex: they become eligible for SSDI)