STATE OF ALASKA

Department of Health and Social Services

Division of Public Assistance

TRANSMITTAL NUMBER:  MC Manual Change #54

MANUAL:  Family Medicaid Eligibility Manual

DATE:  August 31, 2012

We are making several changes to clarify existing policy as a result of suggestions from the field.  

Highlights of these 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 5005-3  Other Forms Needed

• Adds a note stating that caseworkers no longer need to send the 1603a to CSSD Child Support Services Division.

MS 5007  Continuous Eligibility for Children

• Replaces "T1" with Transitional Medicaid.

MS 5013-C (2) Family Medicaid

• Changes to align with "ATAP Alaska Temporary Assistance Program MS 715-4 School Status": Client statement is now accepted for 18 year old's enrollment in school unless questionable.

MS 5016-6 (A) Application Materials to CSSD

• Removes instructions to include 1603a in materials sent to CSSD Child Support Services Division.

MS 5035-B and C Medical Institution

• Adds a clarification that individuals under the age of 21 are eligible for Medicaid if they are in API Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

• Removes API Alaska Psychiatric Institute as an example of a Public Institution.