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OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION STATUS

CITIZENS

A/Rs may also bring their original documents or certified copies to a Facilitated Enroller (FE) or other qualified entity designated by the LDSS for this purpose. If the FE processed the original application, the FE will forward the verified copies to the LDSS. Otherwise, the facilitator will photocopy the original documents and notate on the copies that the originals or certified copies were seen, and return the documents to the recipient. The recipient must send the copies to the LDSS.

During the 90 day period, the individual remains enrolled in Medicaid. After 90 days, if documentary evidence has not been provided to verify citizenship and identity, the district must discontinue Medicaid for the individual with timely notice. However, the recipient continues to be eligible for any remaining months in a six-month managed care guarantee enrollment period. NOTE: If a parent or caretaker relative does not comply with providing citizenship and identity documentation to the district for an applying child under the age of twenty-one when the SSA match fails, ONLY the child’s Medicaid eligibility can be discontinued.

Naturalized citizens are required to show documentary proof of their acquired citizenship by presenting their original or certified copy of the Certificate of Naturalization or their US Passport to the LDSS, FE or qualified entity designated by the LDSS. These individuals are allowed 90 days from the date of notification to supply their original or certified copy of naturalization document or US Passport. NOTE: Medicaid coverage must not be delayed pending receipt of such documentation if the individual is otherwise eligible.

Once a person’s citizenship is documented, it need not be re- documented unless that person’s citizenship becomes questionable.

However, individuals who re-apply after their declaration of citizenship did not validate and who did not comply with the request to provide proof of citizenship and identity, will not be forwarded to SSA for citizenship verification. These individuals will be required to provide documentation of identity and U.S. citizenship or immigration status at reapplication.

Documentation: If the SSA verification process fails to confirm citizenship and identity and the LDSS is unable to resolve any inconsistency, original documentary evidence to support their declaration of citizenship and identity must be obtained. (MRG)