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MISSISSIPPI Based on Receipt of Disability Payments A finding of eligibility for RSDI or SSI benefits based on disability or blindness is acceptable proof of incapacity for TANF purposes. Also, receipt of 100% VA disability benefits may be considered proof of disability. The worker will document the finding of eligibility or receipt of these benefits initially and on each redetermination. There is no requirement to submit social and medical information to the Medical Review Unit for these cases. However, any VA benefit percentage less than 100% does require a Medical Review decision. Based on Submittal of Medical and Social Information The process of determining incapacity in TANF begins in the county at the time of the initial application, or at the time the change occurs, and is a continuing activity of the county worker during the time of the receipt of assistance based on this deprivation criteria. The county worker is responsible for three primary duties: (1) observing and talking with the incapacitated parent about his impairment, illness, or defect, (2) describing this condition clearly and adequately in preparing the social information report and (3) assisting the client in securing the medical information required by the medical review board.
3202 FINANCIAL CRITERIA: DEPRIVATION]
Revised 08-01-06
Due to the fact the client will be requested to provide medical information to the agency and the Medical Review Unit, the dissemination and use of this information is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act of 1996. In order to insure the agency is in compliance with the requirements of this act, the following actions are to be taken by the case worker: 1. Provide the client with a copy of the MDHS-EA-933, Notice of Privacy Practices, if the NOHS does not indicate one has been sent to the client in the past. 2. Secure the signature of the person for whom medical information is being requested on the MDHS-EA-902, HIPAA Authorization For Release of Information.