MC #54 (09/20)
STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #54
MANUAL: Aged, Disabled and Long Term Care Medicaid Eligibility Manual
DATE: September 1, 2020
We are making several changes to incorporate new policy, clarifying existing policy, and align policies within our policy manuals. 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 described below. If you have any questions, contact the Policy and Program Development Team at dpapolicy@alaska.gov .
OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
520(B) U.S. United States CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBLE ALIEN STATUS
Updated section to align with MAGI Modified Adjusted Gross Income MS 808-6 as the HAVR Health Analytics & Vital Records ( BVS Bureau of Vital Statistics ) data match has ended.
534 WORKING DISABLED MEDICAID BUY-IN
Clarified when calculating the unearned income test, apply APA Adult Public Assistance related methodology or 300% Special Long Term Care income limit depending on what category of Medicaid eligibility is based on.
575 BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER MEDICAID
Explained what credible coverage means.
Added renewals are required yearly.
580 MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS
Updated who is eligible section to include MAGI Modified Adjusted Gross Income caretaker category.