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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 1

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 32 Chapter 1 Application/Redetermination Process

Information about community resources that address the issue of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking must be readily available in each waiting room of each county office. The information must be written and must be available for the client to take with him discreetly, without having to ask for it. In addition, the Worker must provide such information when it is requested. When possible, this must be accomplished during the office interview. In order to ensure the safety of the individual to whom information about sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking is given, it is suggested that the sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking information be part of a packet that contains a variety of information. If, during the interview, the Worker observes language or other behavior that is threatening and discussion of such matters could pose a possible threat to the client, the Worker must avoid direct discussion with the client. In those instances, a referral to the local domestic violence program, other available community resources, or to Social Services is in order so that a contact can be made without the threat of additional harm to the client.

Each CSM is responsible for coordinating efforts between DFA staff, Division of Children and Adult Services, and available community resources. The CSM is also responsible for making sure that up-to-date information about sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking services is available at all times. Programs and Medicaid coverage groups have different allowances for verifications when the applicant attests to being a victim of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. See Chapter 7. 1.2.12.E Applications Submitted from the WV Division of Corrections (DOC) or Regional Jail Authority (RJA) The West Virginia Division of Corrections (DOC) or Regional Jail Authority (RJA) will provide the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) a list of incarcerated individuals who have been admitted as inpatients in medical institutions for at least 24 hours. Hospitals will also provide a list to BMS of incarcerated individuals who have been admitted for services for reconciliation against the DOC and RJA list. • If the individual is a current Medicaid recipient, BMS will code the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) with the appropriate incarceration status. This will place a restriction on payment of Medicaid services while the recipient is an inmate or incarcerated. BMS will also notify the Customer Service Reporting Center (CSRC) if the