STATE OF ALASKA

Department of Health and Social Services

Division of Public Assistance

TRANSMITTAL NUMBER:  2010-01

MANUAL:  Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance Eligibility Manual

DATE:  October 1, 2010

The Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance (CAMAChronic and Acute Medical Assistance) manual is now available on the DPADivision of Public Assistance web in HTMLHypertext Markup Language format. This version allows you to access the same user friendly features available in many of our other online manuals.

We are making several changes to incorporate new policy, clarify existing policy, and align policies within our program policy manuals. This includes:

• A faxed application will be accepted.

• An applicantAny individual who completes an application for assistance is not required to be present in the state to be considered an Alaska resident.

• Americorps payments are excluded income.

Other changes are either technical in nature or clarifications that are the result of policy questions or suggestions from the field.

Highlights of these policy revisions are explained below. If you have any questions please contact the Policy and Program Development Team at 465-3382 or email dpapolicy@alaska.gov.

OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

MS 900  Introduction And General Provisions

• Clarifies that prescription drug coverage is limited to a maximum of 3 prescriptions per month and coverage for medical supplies is limited to a 30-day supply.

MS 910-1  Application

• Clarifies that a faxed application will be accepted.

MS 920-2  Alaska Residency

• Clarifies that an applicantAny individual who completes an application for assistance is not required to be present in the state to be considered an Alaska resident.

MS 930-2  Legally Responsible Relatives

• Adds a note clarifying that if a legally responsible relative is receiving TATemporary Assistance, APAAdult Public Assistance, or SSISupplemental Security Income benefits, they are not considered to be financially able to provide support.

MS 940-6  Special Income Provisions

• Clarifies that Americorps payments are excluded income.

MS 950  Covered Medical Services

• Clarifies that prescription drug coverage is limited to a maximum of 3 prescriptions per month and coverage for medical supplies is limited to a 30-day supply.

MS 950-5  Noncovered Medical Services

• Updates referral information regarding inpatient psychiatric hospital services.

MS 960-4  Care Management Program

• Changes name from Primary Care "Lock-In" Program to Care Management Program.

MS 970-2  The CAMAChronic and Acute Medical Assistance Authorization (Coupon)

• Changes name from Primary Care "Lock-In" Program to Care Management Program.