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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |79 Effective Month: July 2025 spouse of a veteran, a widow(er) or previous spouse of a veteran or the parent of a veteran who died from service-connected causes. When a client is determined to be ineligible for VA benefits at home, the case must be documented that a referral to VA will be needed if the client subsequently enters a nursing facility. Use DOM-312, Notice of Potential Eligibility for VA Benefits, to notify the client of potential to file for these benefits. NOTE: VA Aid and Attendance is not a required benefit under this provision. Annuity Or Pension Such as Private Employer Pensions, Civil Service Pensions, Union Pensions, Railroad Retirement Annuities and Pensions, Municipal, County or State Retirement Benefits - Explore entitlement for private sector benefits if the client or former/deceased spouse worked for a private sector employer with a pension plan and if not already receiving or has not received a pension based on that employment. • Explore entitlement for benefits if the client or former/deceased spouse (or deceased parent if the client is a child) is not already receiving or has not received a pension based on such employment and was employed in one of the following: o Federal Civilian Employment for a minimum of five years; o Federal Uniformed Service (Military) for a minimum of twenty years; o State or Local Government employment. Benefits Exempt from Utilization Provision The client is not required to apply for the following types of benefits, but can be referred to apply for: • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • General Public Assistance, including SSI • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance • Victim’s Compensation payments • Other Federal, state, local or private programs with payments based on need • Earned Income Tax Credits