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MEDICAL SERVICES POLICY MANUAL,SECTION J

J 120 Advance Notice for Reduction of Assistance

J-120 Advance Notice for Reduction of Assistance MS Manual 06/01/25 Reduction of assistance means a change in vendor payment or a categorical change resulting in a reduction in benefits in the service package (For example: changing from ARKids A to ARKids B). When the recipient’s income increases, an advance notice will be given. If the income change results in a change in vendor payment to the nursing facility, an information copy of the Decision for Nursing Home/Waiver Placement, will be provided to the nursing facility.

J-130 When Advance Notice is Not Required MS Manual 04/13/2018 Advance notice is not required when: 1. The Agency has factual information confirming the death of a recipient. 2. The Agency receives a clear written statement signed by the recipient that he no longer wishes assistance or that gives information that requires termination or reduction of assistance, and the recipient has indicated in writing that he understands the consequences of supplying such information. 3. The recipient has been admitted or committed to a tax supported institution and is not eligible for continued Medicaid assistance.  NOTE:Individuals under age 21 may continue to qualify for Medicaid who are receiving inpatient psychiatric care in an approved psychiatric facility. Refer to MS A-165 for specific information.

4. The recipient’s whereabouts are unknown and Agency mail directed to him has been returned by the Post Office indicating no forwarding address. 5. A recipient has been accepted for assistance in a new jurisdiction (State) and that fact has been established by the caseworker. 6. A change in the level of medical care is prescribed by the recipient’s physician. 7. A special allowance by the Office of Chief Counsel (exclusion of assets, etc.) granted for a specific period is terminated and the recipient has been informed in writing at the