5016-2        ASSIGNMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPORT RIGHTS

 

A Medicaid applicant or recipient signs over to the State of Alaska the right to medical support from all sources for any child included in the Medicaid household as a condition of eligibility.

 

Assignment of Rights is automatic upon application.  When assistance ends, so does the assignment.  If a former recipient reapplies, assignment is automatic upon re-opening of the Medicaid case.

 

5016-2 A.   EFFECTIVE DATE OF ASSIGNMENT

 

Assignment takes effect the date the caseworker opens the Medicaid case and authorizes the initial benefit.

 

5016-2 B.   WHAT CHILD SUPPORT ASSIGNMENT COVERS

 

The assignment covers obtaining and continuing medical support during the period of Medicaid eligibility.

 

5016-2 C.   WHAT CHILD SUPPORT ASSIGNMENT DOES NOT COVER

 

Assignment does not cover medical support for children who are not receiving Medicaid.

 

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