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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 1

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 138 Chapter 1 Application/Redetermination Process

1.7.2 WHO MUST SIGN? The following person(s) must sign the application, depending on the living situation of the child: • One parent with whom the child lives; or • The adult with whom the child lives; or • The representative of an adoption agency that has legal custody of the child; or • The child who does not live with a parent(s) or other adult. 1.7.3 CONTENT OF THE INTERVIEW Although not required, when an interview is conducted, the interview requirements found in Section 1.2 are applicable. In addition, the following must be discussed with the client: • An explanation of the 12-month period of continuous Medicaid eligibility (CME). See Section 10.7. • That any child under age 18 may be evaluated for SSI-Related Medicaid as a blind or disabled child • That the client must report when any child becomes pregnant 1.7.4 AGENCY TIME LIMITS Action must be taken to approve the application within 13 business days of the date a complete application is received in the county office. If additional information or verification is required after the complete application is received, the Worker must request it immediately to allow the client at least 10 days to provide it, as required in Section 1.6.4 above. Eligibility system action must be taken to deny or withdraw the application within 30 days of the date of application, if the application cannot be approved. When an application is made at the same time for another Medicaid coverage group(s) for another family member(s), or for other Programs, the application must be approved within 13 business days, if eligible, even though the application process for other individuals or for other Programs may still be pending.