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1.6 COMMON POLICIES IN THE MEDICAID APPLICATION PROCESS The policies and procedures in this section apply to the application process for all Medicaid coverage groups, unless stated otherwise; some exceptions apply. Policies and procedures specific to each coverage group are described in Sections 1.7 – 1.24. 1.6.1 APPLICATION FORMS Applicants for all Medicaid coverage groups can use the DFA-2, WV PATH, the single streamlined application (DFA-SLA-1 or DFA-SLA-2, with supplement if required) or the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM, the Marketplace) to apply. Coverage group-specific information, including the need for supplemental application forms, is provided below in the sections about each coverage group. 1.6.2 NO INTERVIEW REQUIRED There is no interview required for any Medicaid coverage group. The Worker may contact an applicant for additional information if needed. Although no interview is required, when an interview is conducted, the interview requirements found in Section 1.2 are applicable. 1.6.3 DATE OF APPLICATION Unless specified otherwise in the coverage group specific sections below, the date of application is the date the Department of Human Services (DOHS) receives the application in person, by fax or other electronic transmission, through WV PATH or the FFM, or by mail, which contains, at a minimum, the applicant’s name and address and signature. EXCEPTION: See Section 1.16 QMB/SLMB/QI-1 for when the application is received electronically LIS/MPA file.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 1

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 123 Chapter 1 Application/Redetermination Process

1.6 COMMON POLICIES IN THE MEDICAID APPLICATION PROCESS The policies and procedures in this section apply to the application process for all Medicaid coverage groups, unless stated otherwise; some exceptions apply. Policies and procedures specific to each coverage group are described in Sections 1.7 – 1.24. 1.6.1 APPLICATION FORMS Applicants for all Medicaid coverage groups can use the DFA-2, WV PATH, the single streamlined application (DFA-SLA-1 or DFA-SLA-2, with supplement if required) or the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM, the Marketplace) to apply. Coverage group-specific information, including the need for supplemental application forms, is provided below in the sections about each coverage group. 1.6.2 NO INTERVIEW REQUIRED There is no interview required for any Medicaid coverage group. The Worker may contact an applicant for additional information if needed. Although no interview is required, when an interview is conducted, the interview requirements found in Section 1.2 are applicable. 1.6.3 DATE OF APPLICATION Unless specified otherwise in the coverage group specific sections below, the date of application is the date the Department of Human Services (DOHS) receives the application in person, by fax or other electronic transmission, through WV PATH or the FFM, or by mail, which contains, at a minimum, the applicant’s name and address and signature. EXCEPTION: See Section 1.16 QMB/SLMB/QI-1 for when the application is received electronically LIS/MPA file.