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OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

OMH/OPWDD CHAPTER 621 ELIGIBLES

Verification: 621 status is verified by the “OMR/OMH 621 Eligibles Discharge Date” field on eMedNY.

When to Verify: When an A/R or his/her representative indicates that s/he was a resident in an OMH or OPWDD facility;

• when an A/R or his/her representative states that s/he is 621 eligible; or

• when an A/R is living in an OMH or OPWDD community facility.

Disposition: Local social services districts are responsible to determine Medicaid eligibility for 621 eligible persons living within their district. The cost of care for these persons is fully reimbursed by the State and federal government.

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