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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |25 Effective Date: July 2025 Report (RJ846) will be used by supervisors to monitor the 95-day period on all involved cases for the office. o NOTE: A 309 is not used in this process. Refer to 102.04.06 for acceptable verification documents. o When feasible, contact the individual to explain the action being taken and the information needed. 3. When the information is provided and the applicant(s) verification proves U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status, no further action is needed. Eligibility continues. Update MEDS to indicate citizenship or alien status is verified. 4. If the information is provided before the 90-day period ends and the individual is determined ineligible on citizenship or alien status, benefits must be terminated with advance notice at the time the determination is made. Do not wait until the 90 days end. 5. If, by the end of the reasonable opportunity period, the required verification has not been received or verifications are received and the person is determined ineligible, eligibility must be terminated no later than 30 days from the date the reasonable opportunity period ends. Advance notice of termination is required. o When eligibility has to be terminated at the end of the reasonable opportunity period, the action is taken without regard to the 12- month continuous eligibility provision for children or continuing eligibility for pregnant women. o Individuals who have received one reasonable opportunity period may receive it again. If an individual previously denied after reasonable opportunity period applies again and alleges change in citizenship status, Medicaid benefits can be authorized if eligibility is determined on all factors, excluding citizenship and qualified alien status. Document the case narrative when a 90-day period has been allowed.