2662.10 Protected Filing Dates

The date an application for medical assistance is made is considered the Protected Filing Date if a determination of medical assistance cannot be made because a final determination for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has not been issued. The initial application date is active as long as the individual cooperates with the medical assistance determination and the SSI application is pending an initial determination or is in appeal status. Verification of a timely appeal is required. Failure to cooperate with MediKan criteria does not impact the medical protected filing date.