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MEDICAL SERVICES POLICY MANUAL,SECTION O O-200 Initial Requests for Medically Needy Services O 201 On Site Applications

O-201 On-Site Applications MS Manual 01/01/14 On-site applications are taken at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) from individuals residing in all counties of the State. Applications are also taken at numerous other hospitals and counseling centers around the state by out-stationed DCO workers.

O-210 Multiple Applications MS Manual 01/27/16 Individuals applying for the Medically Needy Program who may be eligible for the Family Medicaid categories, such as PCR Medicaid, have the option of applying for these categories of Medicaid and/or the appropriate category under Medically Needy. The caseworker has the responsibility of discussing the alternatives with the applicant in order that the applicant may make an informed decision. If there is more than one application for a family or individual, each application must be processed separately. All documents will be maintained in one electronic case file.  NOTE: There may be more than one case per household if there is more than one family in the home, or if there is a stepparent or grandparent in the home, etc. (Re. MS O-720). O-220 Reapplication for Medically Needy Services MS Manual 01/01/14 For the Medically Needy –Spend Down, application for services can be made every three months as needed. Application for a new quarter will be made in the same manner as the initial application. Previous documents will be reviewed.

O-230 Distinction Between Application and Inquiry MS Manual 01/01/14 Every person has the right to apply for Medically Needy Services. No application or inquiry may be ignored.