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OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STATE RESIDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE

ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS TEMPORARILY IN THE STATE

responsible for providing his/her Medicaid, if the person is otherwise eligible and assistance is denied by the home state because of residency.

When to Verify: When an applicant indicates a recent entry or an address outside NYS, the local district establishes the client's actual State of residence. If s/he has recently entered New York State, the local district establishes that the entry was not for the purpose of receiving medical care.

Verification: When there is a question as to the A/R's state of residence, a determination of residence is based on a preponderance of the following factors: (1) the address from which s/he is registered to vote; (2) his/her mailing address; (3) the abandonment of any prior residence; and (4) his/her health.

NOTE: When there is a question as to the A/R’s state of residence, generally the intent of the A/R to establish a permanent residence is the primary consideration, as long as the A/R’s actions are consistent with his/her intent.

Disposition: When an A/R entered New York State for the purpose of obtaining medical care, his/her application is denied. If the A/R is a resident of another state, the local district in which s/he is found assists the state of residence in the investigation of his/her eligibility and/or the arrangement for his/her care. (See OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STATE RESIDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE)

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