Reasonable Opportunity Period for Qualified Immigrants

Individuals who declare they are Qualified Immigrants, under penalty of perjury, must be given a reasonable opportunity to provide required proof of Qualified Immigration status without Medical Assistance benefits being denied, delayed, or terminated. Apply the same procedures for ROP for Citizens found beginning on page 10 above when providing ROP for Qualified Immigrants.

Qualified Immigrants, that have an expired ROP period, are entitled to fair hearing rights if they request a fair hearing in writing within thirty (30) days from the adverse action notification.

Refugees may not have identity documentation at application but should have identity documentation within 30 days of resettlement.