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chooses the eligibility pathway for parents/caretakers. See Part 40-10-1 of this Title for a description of these groups. C. EOHHS must ensure that enrollment in RIte Care and Rhody Health Partner (RHP) MCOs function in a timely and efficient manner that respects the rights of Medicaid eligible individuals and the State’s interest in assuring that they have ready access to an organized system of high quality health care. D. The provisions of this rule also apply to any applicants in these coverage groups who have access to employer-sponsored (ESI) health plans who may be qualified for the RIte Share premium assistance program, as specified in Part 3 of this Subchapter, until further notice from the EOHHS. 2.36 Initiating Enrollment: No Wrong Door A. The enrollment process begins at the point in which an eligibility determination has been made and the applicant is notified. Once determined eligible, a Medicaid member must select an MCO at the time a determination is made if applying online through the web-portal either alone or with assistance. Notice of eligibility provided by EOHHS, whether electronically or on paper, must inform the Medicaid member of whether enrollment in a RIte Care versus Rhody Health Partners plan is required. The Medicaid coverage group that is the basis of eligibility for an individual determines the delivery system – RIte Care or RHP – in which a person must enroll (see Subchapter 00 Part 1 of this Chapter). 1. Enrollment channels – Once determined eligible, a Medicaid eligible person may enroll in a RIte Care or Rhody Health Partners Plan, as appropriate: a. Online through the eligibility portal independently or with a navigator's assistance; b. Over the phone with a Contact Center representative; or c. In-person at the Contact Center or a DHS office. (Contact information located in § 2.67 of this Part). 2. Information on enrollment options – The EOHHS and the RIte Care and RHP MCOs share responsibility for ensuring Medicaid applicants and prospective and current enrollees have access to accurate up-to-date information about their enrollment options. This information is available online if applying through the eligibility web portal, as well as through the Contact Center, EOHHS, DHS and the participating MCOs. The information available must include: a. Materials describing the Medicaid managed care delivery system.