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Chapter: 1400 Technical Requirements Program: MSSI, SFP 42 6. letter of employment offer, or 7. letter from employment agency.

1440.0310 Temporary Absence from the State (MSSI) An individual may be temporarily absent from the state if the person intends to return when the purpose of the absence has been accomplished, unless another state has determined the individual is a resident there for purposes of Medicaid. 1440.0400 IDENTITY (MSSI) The identity of each U.S. citizen applying for, or receiving Medicaid must be documented.

Exceptions: Individuals who receive SSI, Medicare (any part), Social Security Disability based on their work history and children in the care of the Department are exempt from this requirement.

The following documents are acceptable as proof of identity:

1. State driver’s license with photo or other identifying information; 2. State ID card with photo or other identifying information; 3. School ID card with photo (for children under 16, includes nursery, daycare records, or school records, including school conference records and no photo is required); 4. Clinic, doctor, or hospital record for children under 16 (except for voided Puerto Rican birth certificates after September 30, 2010); 5. U.S. military card or draft record; 6. A military dependent’s ID card; 7. Federal, state, or local government ID card with photo; 8. A certificate of Indian blood; 9. Native American tribal document; 10. Three or more of the following documents unless a fourth tier verification of citizenship was used: a. Marriage license, b. Divorce decree, c. High school diploma, d. Employer ID card, or e. Any other document from a similar source. 11. Food Stamp, CSE, Department of Corrections, child protection and DJJ data records, 12. U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner card; or 13. Attestation (a written, signed statement under penalty of perjury) for children under age 16, or a disabled adult living in a residential facility, stating the date and place of birth. (Cannot be used if statement was used for citizenship verification.)

Do not accept a Social Security card, birth certificate, voter’s registration card or Canadian driver’s license for identity verification. 1440.0500 AGE (MSSI, SFP) Individuals must meet special age requirements to qualify for the program specific services. 1440.0507 Age Requirements (MSSI, SFP) For the ICP Program, there is no age requirement for individuals requiring skilled, intermediate, or intermediate care for the mentally retarded, institutional care benefits. However, an individual must be 65 years of age or older if care in a state mental hospital is required.

For Hospice care, individuals may be eligible regardless of age.