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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |129 Effective Month: September 2018 FACTOR PRIMARY VERIFICATION SECONDARY VERIFICATION(S) 2. If secondary or lower level verification is used for citizenship, identity must also be verified. 3. The 90-Day Reasonable Opportunity period applies for those declaring citizenship but pending verification (individual(s) must be otherwise eligible). Immigration Status Electronic data source, primarily DHS (Dept. of Homeland Security) will verify immigration status and quarters for the individual. If additional quarters from a spouse or parents are needed to meet the 40-quarter requirement, paper documentation will likely need to be requested. Self-attestation is accepted for non-receipt of federal means- tested public benefits in determining 40 quarters. If electronic data source is unable to verify immigration status or 40 qualifying quarters: 1. Issue DOM-307 requesting immigration documents or verification of 40 quarters for the client or other individuals. 2. The 90-Day Reasonable Opportunity period applies for those declaring to be in a qualified status but pending verification (individual(s) must be otherwise eligible). Pregnancy Self-attestation of pregnancy, number of babies expected, and due date is accepted Paper documentation may only be required if information available to the agency such as claims data is found to conflict with the individual’s self- attestation regarding pregnancy. Child Custody /Joint Custody Accept the parent’s statement he/she is the custodial parent (the parent with whom the child lives the greater number of nights If there is conflicting information about the custodial parent or if both parents claim to have primary custody: