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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 10 CCR 2505-10 8.100 Medical Services Board

66 ii) if the person with no SSN or proof of application for SSN is the only dependent child on whose behalf assistance is requested or received, assistance shall be denied or terminated. b. Exception: An individual who qualifies for any of the following exceptions must not be required to provide an SSN: i.) The individual is not eligible to receive an SSN; or ii) The individual does not have an SSN and may only be issued an SSN for a valid non-work reason in accordance with 20 CFR 422.104; or iii) The individual refuses to obtain an SSN because of a well- established religious objection. c. Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Department will accept self-attestations for SSN verification. At the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, verification for eligibility criteria will be required as specified prior to the public health emergency. Effective May 11, 2023 the Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has been declared to end. 2. A person who is applying for or receiving Medical Assistance shall assign to the State all rights against any other person (including but not limited to the sponsor of an alien) for medical support or payments for medical expenses paid on the applicant's or client's behalf or on the behalf of any other person for whom application is made or assistance is received. All appropriate clients of the Medical Assistance Program shall have the option to be referred for child support enforcement services using the form as specified by the Department. 3. A person who is applying for or receiving Medical Assistance shall provide information regarding any third party resources available to any member of the assistance unit. Third party resources are any health coverage or insurance other than the Medical Assistance Program. A client’s refusal to supply information