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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 23

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 55 Chapter 23 Specific Medicaid Requirements

No Medical ID card is issued to those whose sole Medicaid coverage group is SLIMB. The Buy- In Unit is responsible for buying-in to Medicare, Part B, for the client. See Chapter 25 for details. 23.12.2.B Period of Eligibility The beginning date of SLIMB eligibility may be backdated up to three months prior to the month of application, provided all eligibility requirements were met. When SLIMB eligibility ends, it ends effective the first day of the month following the month in which ineligibility occurs, or whenever the advance notice period ends. When the individual falls within the QMB income range and qualifies for that coverage, he is not approved for SLIMB to obtain backdated premium payment. 23.12.2.C Reimbursement of Medicare Premium Amount The information in Section 23.12.1.C above also applies to SLIMB cases. 23.12.2.D Changes in Buy-In Status The information in Section 23.12.1.D above also applies to SLIMB cases.