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If an individual fails to assign his rights to medical support and payment for medical care to the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), he/she is not eligible for Medicaid. The failure to assign rights does not impact AG eligibility. Ongoing Medicaid – AG Denial If AG is denied, determine Medicaid eligibility based on the Medicaid Manual. Right to Apply for Assistance An individual cannot be refused the right to complete an application for him/herself (the applicant) or any other individual for whom he/she is authorized to apply, and under no circumstances can an individual be discouraged from asking for assistance for him/herself or any person for whom he/she is legally responsible or authorized to represent. An individual may be assisted with the application by an individual of his choice. Applications When an AG application is received it must be reviewed to determine if it is a complete application. An application may be complete, incomplete or invalid. Complete Applications A complete application is one that includes answers to all questions relevant to the AG program and is signed by the applicant or the applicant’s representative. The application is accepted and an eligibility determination is made. Incomplete Applications An incomplete application is one that is signed by the applicant or the applicant’s representative but does not include answers to any or all of the relevant questions. The application is accepted and the individual is contacted to obtain the missing information. It is not necessary to return the application to the individual. The information may be obtained in writing or verbally. If the