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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |112 Effective Month: September 2018 condition of release), the individual is not considered to be a resident of an IMD and is potentially eligible for Medicaid outside the IMD. A temporary transfer from the IMD for the purpose of receiving medical treatment (such as an inpatient hospital stay) is not conditional release. The individual is still considered a resident of the IMD. Residents of an IMD Age 65 and Over Individuals age 65 or older may receive Medicaid while in an IMD if the individual is in a nursing facility or receives inpatient hospital services and is otherwise eligible for Medicaid. Application Processing for Applicants in an IMD The Regional and State Office responsibilities for IMD applications and renewals are the same as the process described for inmates of a public institution in 102.12.03. Central Office staff processes all applications for eligibility submitted by a resident of an IMD and handles approvals and required renewals, as appropriate. Electronic files are shared with state mental hospitals to aid in the process of identifying active recipients.