STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #45
MANUAL: Family Medicaid
DATE: April 1, 2010
We are making several changes to incorporate new policy, clarify existing policy, and align policies within our program policy manuals. This includes:
An Eligibility Review Form (Gen 72) may be used as an initial application form if it is received in the month following a case closure. The case closure may be for any reason.
Interface verification policies are changed to more clearly describe when an interface must be checked. It is no longer necessary to check all interfaces at each application, recertification, or review.
Beginning December 19, 2009, Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants are treated the same as refugees and are not subject to a five-year bar.
A non-transferable Limited Entry Fishing Permit is an exempt resource.
Funds held in a dedicated account established to hold a minor's retroactive SSI benefits are an exempt resource.
Vehicle resource policies have been clarified in the Family Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance program manuals. Staff can now accept a client's statement for vehicle value, ownership, and use. Additional verification will only be necessary if the information is questionable.
Income received from the lease of a Limited Entry Fishing Permit is treated as unearned rental income.
Rental income received in a lump sum is counted in the month of intended use.
Other changes are either technical in nature or clarifications that are the result of policy questions or suggestions from the field.
Highlights to policy revisions are described 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 5005 Application and Review Process
Clarifies that when a client has an active public assistance case and verbally requests Medicaid, an application and interview are not needed unless the caseworker feels it is necessary to correctly determine eligibility.
MS 5005-2 A What is an Acceptable Application Form?
Clarifies that the Gen 72, Eligibility Review Form, can be accepted as an initial application in the month following case closure regardless of the reason for closure.
MS 5005-4 A When is an Interview Required?
Clarifies that when a client has an active public assistance case and submits a new application for Medicaid, an interview is not required unless the caseworker feels it is necessary to determine eligibility.
MS 5005-5 B Information from Data Systems and EIS Interfaces
Clarifies which interfaces must be checked at every application and review, and which should be checked if the caseworker receives questionable information.
MS 5008 Retroactive Medicaid Eligibility
Clarifies that the recipient is responsible for the unpaid medical bills until the provider has been given evidence of eligibility and agrees to accept payment by billing Medicaid for the service.
MS 5011-2 A Acceptable Documentation
Clarifies that an authorized member of a tribal health organization may also verify original or certified copies of citizenship and identity documents.
MS 5011-3 Qualified Aliens
Adds Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants to the list of qualified aliens.
MS 5011-5 D Aliens Exempt from the Five-Year Bar
Adds Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants to the list of qualified aliens who are not subject to a five year bar.
MS 5011-6 Proof of Alien Status
Adds information about the type of proof that may be used to verify Afghan and Iraqi special immigrant status.
MS 5016 B Who is Not Required to Cooperate
Clarifies that the third-party health insurance for a child must be for comprehensive major medical coverage in order for the custodial parent to be exempt from completing a CSSD 1603a form or other cooperation with CSSD.
MS 5035 D Penal Institution
Removes policy that an individual on electronic monitoring is an inmate in a penal institution, and clarifies that such individuals are not considered to be incarcerated.
MS 5104-9 Pregnant Women
Refers caseworkers to manual section 5310 for pregnant woman eligibility under Denali KidCare if a pregnant woman is not eligible for coverage under Family Medicaid.
MS 5154-4 Items of Employment
Clarifies that a limited entry fishing permit that the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) has classified as a non-transferrable permit has no value.
MS 5154-6 Other Exclusions
Clarifies that funds held in a dedicated account are exempt.
MS 5154-8 Vehicles
Clarifies that staff can now accept a client's statement for vehicle value, ownership, and use. Additional verification will only be necessary if the information is questionable.
MS 5160-14 A Stepparent and Grandparent Deeming
Clarifies that a dependent child is one that may be claimed as a deduction or exemption for income tax purposes.
MS 5164-1 C Rental Income
Clarifies that income from the lease of a limited entry fishing permit is considered unearned rental income.
Clarifies that rental income received in a lump sum is counted in the month of intended use.
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