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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |96 Effective Month: September 2018 indefinitely or until the recipient is determined “no longer disabled”. If a re- examination date is given, the DOM-325 is valid until that re-examination date. The valid DOM-325 can be used for reapplications when the Medicaid closure reason was not loss of disability. • A case must not be sent in for reevaluation prior to the date specified on the DOM-325 in section 15. However, the worker must set a tickler for a date prior to the due date to ensure the medical information is resubmitted following the above procedures for submission to DDS on the specified due date. • Upon receipt of the decision from DDS, the regional office will take appropriate action on the case and notify the recipient of the decision. • When an SSI individual is medically approved for the retroactive period, but denied SSI benefits ongoing on a medical denial, the case should be referred to the Bureau Director, Deputy, responsible for the region to be re-submitted to DDS for an explanation of the action taken. Aged, Blind and Disabled Programs 102.09.05 TEMPORARY SSI CLOSURES Cases that are SSI-eligible but terminate once per quarter and are reinstated by SSI after one or two months of ineligibility are referred to as “ping-pong” cases. The usual cause of the temporary SSI closure is earned income in a 5-week month. The individual whose SSI is temporarily terminated can apply for Medicaid coverage during the missing SSI months by filing an application with the regional office. The procedures below should be followed when processing “ping-pong’ cases. Procedures for Handling “Ping-Pong” Cases • At initial application, handle the case according to ongoing policy. Obtain a DDS decision and verify all other required information. Advice the client or representative to contact the regional office each time the SSI terminates. • The initial application form is valid for the first 12 months. When SSI terminates again, update the initial application form. An interview is not required but the form must be dated and signed each time.