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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |6 Effective Date: January 2019

Identity Verification for Non-Applicants If the responsible person is a non-applicant parent, relative, non-relative or an authorized representative filing the application on behalf of others, the identity of the non-applicant must be verified by either (1) picture identification, or (2) two different forms of non-picture identification, including such documents as EBT, WIC or other benefit cards or notices, credit or bank cards, employment badges, check stubs or other wage verification, insurance cards, etc., or (3) personal knowledge of a Medicaid staff member. Non-applicants must not be asked to provide any document which discloses their own citizenship, or immigration status however, such documents may be provided voluntarily.

Good Cause Determination for Non-Applicants If the regional office determines a non-applicant head of household or authorized representative cannot meet the identity verification requirement, the regional bureau director will review case circumstances and make a good cause determination. If good cause exists, the director can decide to (1) accept one form of non-picture ID when the individual can present only one or (2) waive the requirement altogether. An applicant’s eligibility cannot be adversely affected when a non-applicant is unable or refuses to verify their own identity.

One-Time Verification Requirement Documentation of identity is a one-time requirement unless there is a valid reason to question the accuracy of the initial determination. Return all original documents used to verify identity immediately to the individual if viewing the document in-person; otherwise, return original documents by mail within two working days.

102.03 STATE RESIDENCY Medicaid must be available to eligible residents of the state. A resident is someone who voluntarily lives in Mississippi with the intention to remain permanently or for an indefinite period of time, or someone living in Mississippi, having entered with a job commitment or for the purpose of seeking employment, whether or not the individual is currently employed.