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CHAPTER 101 – Coverage Groups and Processing Applications and Reviews Page |402 Effective Month: December 2016 EXCEPTIONS TO ADVANCE NOTICE (Continued) Unable to Locate When a recipient’s whereabouts are unknown, the agency must take reasonable efforts to locate the recipient. When agency mail is returned by the post office with no forwarding address and other efforts to locate the recipient are unsuccessful, eligibility will be terminated. However, if the client’s whereabouts subsequently become known during the time the client is eligible for services, the case must be reinstated. Voluntary Request for Closure If the recipient or his designated representative voluntarily requests closure, advance notice is not required. If the request is made in person, the specialist will obtain the request in writing. Otherwise, the specialist will document the case to reflect the specifics of the request. Eligible for Medicaid through Another Source If a MAGI-related or ABD recipient becomes Medicaid-eligible through SSI or foster care, advance notice of termination of benefits authorized through the Medicaid Regional Office is not required.

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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual

CHAPTER 101 – Coverage Groups and Processing Applications and Reviews Page |402 Effective Month: December 2016 EXCEPTIONS TO ADVANCE NOTICE (Continued) Unable to Locate When a recipient’s whereabouts are unknown, the agency must take reasonable efforts to locate the recipient. When agency mail is returned by the post office with no forwarding address and other efforts to locate the recipient are unsuccessful, eligibility will be terminated. However, if the client’s whereabouts subsequently become known during the time the client is eligible for services, the case must be reinstated. Voluntary Request for Closure If the recipient or his designated representative voluntarily requests closure, advance notice is not required. If the request is made in person, the specialist will obtain the request in writing. Otherwise, the specialist will document the case to reflect the specifics of the request. Eligible for Medicaid through Another Source If a MAGI-related or ABD recipient becomes Medicaid-eligible through SSI or foster care, advance notice of termination of benefits authorized through the Medicaid Regional Office is not required.