Property Search Requirements

Conduct a property search on required ABD Medicaid applicants for the following reasons:

to verify the value and status of all real property in which the A/R or deemor declare ownership interest.

to detect any undisclosed property in which the A/R or deemor may have ownership interest.

to detect and verify any transfer of real property affected by the A/R.

A property search must be completed if a questionable situation regarding ownership of property is discovered during the eligibility determination process.

If necessary, conduct a property search by checking the current tax digest and transfers for the past 60 months in the grantee/grantor book for the county in which the A/R resides or did reside prior to entering LA-D.

Chart 2060.1 – ABD Medicaid Property Search Requirements

If: then a search of the TAX DIGEST is: and a search of the GRANTEE/GRANTOR record is: the COA is AMN Not required, unless questionable Not required, unless questionable the COA is LA-D Required Required the COA is a Public Law or SSI Required Not required, unless questionable the COA is Q-Track only Not required, unless questionable Not required, unless questionable the A/R has not lived in Georgia during the 24 months prior to the month of application Not required Not required, unless questionable