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(3) alternative types of verification or documentation, if necessary, are obtainable. (d) If an applicant who is eligible to receive Medicaid benefits based on the application and all other documents and verification available has not provided all of the documentary evidence needed to verify all eligibility requirements, the department will authorize issuance of benefits only for the month in which the application was received and the following month, and only if the

(1) applicant shows that the applicant

(A) does not possess the necessary documents;

(B) cannot readily obtain the documents;

(C) has requested any custodian of the documents to provide them; and

(D) cannot reasonably be expected to receive the documents within 30 days after requesting them from any custodian;

(2) department has made at least one other contact that supports the applicant’s claim that an unverified eligibility requirement is met; and

(3) department does not have evidence that the eligibility requirement is not met. (Eff. 7/20/2007, Register 183) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 100.018. Application processing, timeframes, and notices. (a) No later than 30 days after an application is received, or 90 days if a disability determination is required, a district office of the division handling public assistance matters in the department or the office of the department handling matters for children in the department’s protective custody or supervision shall mail a notice to the applicant

(1) indicating that the applicant is either eligible or ineligible for benefits;

(2) requesting additional information or documentation if necessary to determine eligibility; or

(3) confirming that the application was withdrawn as provided in 7 AAC 100.012.