Application.
(a)#
At any time any resident of this state who believes himself or herself medically indigent and qualified for aid under this section may make application, on forms prescribed by the department. If eligibility is questionable by reason of the information contained on the application or is incomplete, further investigation shall be made to determine eligibility.
(b)#
The agency shall promptly review the application and shall issue a certificate to the individual showing eligibility when eligibility has been established.
(c)#
The department shall simplify applications for benefits for pregnant women and children under sub. (4) and shall make the simplified applications available in the offices of health care providers.