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requirements apply. A redetermination is not required. 29.2.5 INTERVIEW REQUIRED No interview is required for the COVID-19 Testing Group Medicaid Group. 29.2.6 WHO MUST SIGN The applicant, or authorized representative, must sign the application form. 29.2.7 THE BENEFIT Effective no earlier than March 18, 2020, covered services for beneficiaries under the COVID-19 testing eligibility group are limited to medical assistance for:

• in vitro diagnostic testing (and administration of that testing) described in section 1905(a)(3)(B) of the Act, as added by section 6004(a)(1) of the FFCRA, and as amended by section 3717 of the CARES Act, and

• COVID-19 testing-related services described in 1916(a)(2)(G) of the Act, added by section 6004(a)(2)(A) of the FFCRA, furnished during a provider visit related to such testing during the public health emergency period. The limitation on the benefits available to beneficiaries under this group is found in clause (XVIII) in the matter following section 1902(a)(10)(G) of the Act, as added by section 6004(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the FFCRA. See Question C.14 for information on the requirement to cover COVID-19- related testing and diagnostic services for all Medicaid beneficiaries.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 29

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 3 Chapter 29 COVID-19 Testing Group Medicaid

requirements apply. A redetermination is not required. 29.2.5 INTERVIEW REQUIRED No interview is required for the COVID-19 Testing Group Medicaid Group. 29.2.6 WHO MUST SIGN The applicant, or authorized representative, must sign the application form. 29.2.7 THE BENEFIT Effective no earlier than March 18, 2020, covered services for beneficiaries under the COVID-19 testing eligibility group are limited to medical assistance for:

• in vitro diagnostic testing (and administration of that testing) described in section 1905(a)(3)(B) of the Act, as added by section 6004(a)(1) of the FFCRA, and as amended by section 3717 of the CARES Act, and

• COVID-19 testing-related services described in 1916(a)(2)(G) of the Act, added by section 6004(a)(2)(A) of the FFCRA, furnished during a provider visit related to such testing during the public health emergency period. The limitation on the benefits available to beneficiaries under this group is found in clause (XVIII) in the matter following section 1902(a)(10)(G) of the Act, as added by section 6004(a)(3)(A)(ii) of the FFCRA. See Question C.14 for information on the requirement to cover COVID-19- related testing and diagnostic services for all Medicaid beneficiaries.