MC #41 (08/16)
STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #41
MANUAL: Aged, Disabled and Long Term Care Medicaid Eligibility Manual
DATE: August 01, 2016
We are making several changes to clarify existing policy as a result of policy questions or 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 dpapolicy@alaska.gov .
MS 506-B Medicare Enrollment
Added a note to email TPL once a client applies for Medicare Part B to start the buy-in process.
MS 520-A Application and Review Process
Added a clarification on when an SSP or FFM application can be used for APA related Medicaid.
MS 570-C Individuals Not Subject To Cost-Of-Care
Added children under 18, pregnant women and MAGI recipients are not subject to cost-of-care.
MS 580-B Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary
Renamed the title "Special Low Income Medicare Beneficiary" to "Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary" to adhere to federal terminology.