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2035.65.00 EFFECTIVE DATE OF QMB MEDICAID (MED 4)

The QMB category of assistance (MA L) has no provision for retroactive coverage. The effective date of QMB coverage begins with the month after the month in which the QMB eligibility determination is made. See 1825.15.00 regarding the date of the application. 2035.70.00 EFFECTIVE DATE OF QDW MEDICAID (MED 4)

The effective date of QDW coverage (MA G) begins with the effective date of Medicare Premium Part A, but no earlier than three months prior to application. See 1825.15.00 regarding the date of the application.

2035.75.00 EFFECTIVE DATE OF SLMB MEDICAID (MED 4)

The effective date of SLMB can be no earlier than the first of the third month prior to the month of application, but not earlier than the date of entitlement to Medicare Part B. The effective date for a recipient who is already bought in and whose Medicaid coverage is being reduced to SLMB is the first day of the month following the closure of the other MA category. For example, if MA D terminates March 31st, the SLMB effective date is April 1st. See 1825.15.00 regarding the date of the application.

2035.80.00 EFFECTIVE DATE OF QI MEDICAID (MED 4)

The effective date of QI (MA I) can be no earlier than the first of the third month prior to the month of application, but not earlier than the date of entitlement to Medicare Part B. The effective date for a recipient who is already bought in and whose Medicaid coverage is being reduced to QI is the first day of the month following the closure of the other MA category. See 1825.15.00 regarding the date of the application. 2040.00.00 REAPPLICATIONS

A reapplication may be made at any time by an individual whose application for assistance was denied or whose assistance was discontinued. If a recipient comes into compliance prior to the effective date of discontinuance, it is appropriate to rescind the adverse action rather than to require a reapplication. If assistance was discontinued at the point of redetermination for failure to provide required information, the person will not be required to submit a new application if the Medicaid mailer and/or the missing information is provided within 90 days from the effective date of