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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |43 Effective Date: June 2020 exists for furnishing a SSN or the spouse or parent of the applicant is not applying and the 40 QQ’s provision applies, it will be the responsibility of the alien applying for coverage to obtain the verification of QQ’s from SSA. 102.05.08 ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION OF ALIEN STATUS The primary data source for verifying alien status is the VLP (Verify Lawful Presence) function through the FDSH. The secondary electronic data source is the SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) process. Both data sources are used to verify: (1) the authenticity of the alien’s USCIS documents, (2) his date of admission to the U.S. and (3) current immigration status. Electronic verification is used for documented aliens who are applying for benefits. Aliens applying for Emergency Medicaid services only are not subject to the electronic verification of status. 102.05.08A PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION FOR ALIENS Electronic verification is obtained by State Office after receipt of a request from an RO. The verification process is as follows: Medicaid Specialist Responsibilities: • Request the alien’s original immigration documents issued by the immigration agency. Currently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), within the Department of Homeland Security is responsible for immigration. • Complete the INS Verification cover sheet for each documented alien requesting benefits, providing the person’s full name, Medicaid ID number, alien registration number, nationality, date of birth, Social Security Number, and county of residence. Include known information regarding the alien’s status as a veteran or active-duty member of the military or American Indian born outside the U.S. • Attach front and back copies of original immigration documents and attach a copy of the alien’s Social Security card. • Submit the information to state office.