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MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD MAABD When moving a customer to another household, do not post downgrades to eligibility after cut-off for the next month, Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) cannot recognize this action and the eligibility will not be terminated. D-335 TIME FRAMES • Process MAABD eligibility no later than 45 days from the application date, and • No later than 90 days from the application date for individuals applying for MAABD on the basis of disability, • Within 10 working days from the date the staff receives the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) determination, unless extenuating circumstances exist. D-340 PRE-ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION When processing a new application, if the customer’s statement indicates ineligibility, deny the application based on customer statement and notify the household. Verify all pre-eligibility factors prior to approval. Use electronic verification sources when available. D-340.1 Non-Financial Verification • Citizenship – Citizenship or immigrant status must be verified prior to approval. Citizenship is verified electronically through the federal hub or using current case information. Refer to MAM C-400 Citizenship and Identification Requirements for citizenship verification requirements including additional procedures on case approvals using the “Reasonable Opportunity” policy when electronic information is unavailable to the Division. • Social Security Number (SSN) – Verified via the Numerical Index File (NUMIDENT). When a discrepancy exists follow procedures outlined in MAM C-200 Social Security Numbers for SSN discrepancies. • Residency – Accept customer statement for residency. If a discrepancy is discovered, contact the household or a collateral contact to clarify circumstances and document the information. See MAM C-100 Residence Requirements for residency verification information. • Aged, Blind and Disability • Aged – Age is verified via NUMIDENT. Follow MAM C-200 Social Security Numbers if a NUMIDENT discrepancy exists. If no data source is available accept customer statement for age. • Blind/Disability - Customers less than 65 years of age must be blind or disabled. The Division uses the same blindness/disability criteria as SSA. When SSA determines a customer is not blind or disabled, deny Medicaid for all months requested, whether or not the SSA determination covers each month of the Medicaid D-330 MAABD APPLICATION PROCESSING Division of Social Services Medical Assistance Manual 14 Aug 25 MTL 11/25 DUPLICATE ASSISTANCE SCREENING