Verification

Establish Georgia residency at initial application.

Accept and document A/R’s statement of residency unless information known to the agency conflicts with the A/R’s statement.

Verify when questionable with one of the following:

lease, rent or utility company receipts

school records

written statement of responsible reference

any other document proving residency

Document the A/R’s statement of residency and the source of verification , if required.

For ABD Medicaid, if the A/R is mentally incapable of stating residency, verify and document mental incapability using any of the following:

personal observation

documentation on Form DMA-6

a statement from a physician

legal documentation of incompetency

For ABD Medicaid, also document a mentally capable adult A/R’s statement of intent to remain in Georgia indefinitely.