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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 24

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 133 Chapter 24 Long Term Care

and signature. When the application is submitted by mail or electronically, the date of application is the date that the form with the name, address, and signature is received in the local office. 24.41.1.D Who Must Sign The application must be signed by the applicant, the spouse, or the authorized representative. See Section 24.4 for more information on authorized representatives. When the applicant is a child under age 18, the parent(s) or legal guardian must sign. 24.41.1.E Due Date of Additional Information Additional information is due 30 days from the date of application. 24.41.1.F Application Processing Limits Data system action to approve, deny, or withdraw the application must be taken within 30 days of the date of application. 24.41.1.G Beginning Date of Eligibility The beginning date of Medicaid eligibility is the later of the following: • The date of initial medical eligibility which is established by the BMS contract agency; or • The date on which the applicant was approved for financial eligibility. 24.41.1.H The Benefit Effective December 21, 2017 there was a change in the way Medical ID cards are issued. Instead of the separate blue paper card, the Medical ID card is now included in all Medicaid