16-001.10A Refusal to Apply for Potential Income

A client is expected to apply for and accept non-Medicaid benefits promptly after the client’s apparent entitlement to such benefits have been discussed. If a client’s non-Medicaid benefit is terminated for noncompliance, s/he shall be given ten days to make contact to reestablish the benefit. If no contact is made within ten days, Medicaid eligibility cannot be determined. Income of responsible relatives is still considered in determining the Medicaid eligibility of the client.