Revision History and Archives
This page provides a summary of changes that have been made to this manual. Entries are added according to the date they were published. At the end of each entry you will find a link to a PDF file that archives the policy as it existed prior to the revision.
Revisions Date 02/04/2025
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Foot (care services) insurance added to list of allowable health insurance deductions.
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Revisions Date 01/30/2025
MA609 Income Deductions [Section C] Income Deductions for MAGI Programs
- Updated disregard amounts.
- Updated income standard tables.
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums [Section A] General Information about KidsCare Premiums
- Updated income premium tables.
- Updated 40% of FPL amounts.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Section A] Calculation for the Customer Only Examples
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2025 FPL limits.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Section B] Calculation for Customer and Spouse Examples
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2025 FPL limits.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Section C] Calculation for Customer Child and Ineligible Parents Example
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2025 FPL limits.
MAE612 MSP Income Eligibility Calculation Examples [Section A] Customer Only Calculation
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2025 FPL limits.
MAE612 MSP Income Eligibility Calculation Examples [Section B] Customer and Spouse Calculation Example
Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2025 FPL limits.
MAE612 MSP Income Eligibility Calculation Examples [Section C] Income Calculation - Customer Child With Ineligible Parents
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2025 FPL limits.
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2025 FPL limits.
MAE1204 General Information about KidsCare Premiums Example [Section A] Premium for Cases with Multiple Income Groups Example
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2025 FPL limits.
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Revisions Date 01/14/2025
MA1310 Applications [Section A] General Information on Denial of Applications
- Bullet point added to clarify 15 day reasonable opportunity period for customer to provide necessary information.
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Revisions Date 01/07/2025
- Section name updated. Transitional Medical Assistance and Continuous Coverage programs updated to reflect customer losing Caretaker Relative eligibility. Note added regarding 5% FPL Disregard not applying to TMA.
MA609 Income Deductions [Section C] Income Deductions for MAGI Programs
- Note added regarding 5% FPL Disregard not applying to TMA.
- TMA and Continued Coverage removed. Income Standards section removed.
MA1401 General Information about Renewals [Section C] Timeframes
- TMA and Continued Coverage removed from list of programs.
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Revisions Date 12/18/2024
MA609 Income Deductions | [Section B] Income Deductions for Non-MAGI Programs
- Updates to Child Allocation and Student Earned Income Exclusion for 2025.
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2025.
MA705 Resource Types | [Section K] Home Property
- Updates to the Home Property Equity Value Limit for 2025. Clarified policy regarding ALTCS Acute care service qualifications.
- Updates to Community Spouse Resource Budgeting for 2025.
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost | [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updates to Personal Needs Allowance and Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance for 2025.
MAE606 Types of Incomes | [Section A] Allocated Income
- Updates to Allocated Income for 2025.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS | [Section A] Gross Test Calculation – Non-Community Spouse
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2025.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS | [Section B] Gross Test Calculation – Community Spouse
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2025.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS | [Section C] Net Income Test Examples
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2025.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI-MAO Examples | [Section A] Calculation for the Customer Only Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2025.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI-MAO Examples | [Section B] Calculation for Customer and Spouse Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2025.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI-MAO Examples | [Section C] Calculation for Customer Child and Ineligible Parents Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2025.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples | [Section I] Prior Pay Rates
- Updates to Private Pay Rates for 2025.
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Revisions Date 12/17/2024
- Removed “Not incarcerated” from condition of eligibility for the Freedom to Work program.
- Removed “Not incarcerated” from conditions of eligibility for SSI Cash, Title IV-E Foster Care, and Title IV-E Adoption Subsidy.
- Removed “Not incarcerated” from conditions of eligibility for the Child program.
- Removed “Not incarcerated” from conditions of eligibility for the Medicare Savings Program.
- Removed “Not incarcerated” from conditions of eligibility for the Pregnant Woman program.
- Removed “Not incarcerated” from conditions of eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income Medical Assistance Only (SSI MAO).
- Removed “Not incarcerated” from conditions of eligibility for the Young Adult Transitional Insurance program.
MA524 Noncitizen Status [Section B] Other Conditions for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), Parolees and Battered Noncitizen
- Proof that the customer has a military connection section updated to include Form I-94, and Form I-766.
- Updated policy section regarding eligible juveniles receiving certain AHCCCS services in the 30 days prior to release.
MA1302 Special Procedures for Certain Applicants [Section D] Customers in Jail, Prison or Other Detention Facilities
- Updated Policy regarding when an application can be approved and when benefits can start. Added exceptions for KidsCare and eligible juveniles. Added definition for Eligible Juveniles.
MA1310 Denial of Applications [Section A] General Information on Denial of Applications
- Policy section updated to remove when a customer is an inmate and will not be released during the timely processing period.
- “Not an Inmate” removed from Requirements table.
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section V] Incarcerated
- Policy section updated with information regarding when a Customer is reported as incarcerated, and when a Customer is released from incarceration. Definition added for Eligible Juvenile.
- Section 3 updated with information regarding receiving reports of potential fraud.
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Revisions Date 12/10/2024
MA521 Living Arrangements [Section B] ALTCS Acute Care
- MA302 link updated in Policy section.
- Updated section #4 “Customers Not Eligible for ALTCS” for customers that may still qualify for other AHCCCS MA categories when required medical records are not provided.
MA1310 Denial of Applications [Section A] General Information on Denial of Applications
- Policy section updated to reflect that the ALTCS application can be denied if required medical records are not provided to determine medical eligibility for ALTCS.
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Revisions Date 12/04/2024
MA1102 Enrollment [Section E] Guaranteed Enrollment Periods
- Added guaranteed enrollment period information to If/Chart for children who are under 19, currently in KidsCare, and cascade to a higher medical eligibility program.
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Revisions Date 11/26/2024
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts [Section E] Special Treatment Trusts and ALTCS Eligibility
- Added definitions for Medically Necessary and Home Accessibility.
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Revisions Date 11/05/2024
MA521 Living Arrangement [Section A] Long-Term Care Services
- “Current” removed from living arrangement Proof section.
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Revisions Date 10/22/2024
- Direct Care Worker definition added. Valid Contract definition updated.
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Revisions Date 10/08/2024
MA1102 Enrollment with a Health Plan [Section A] Overview
- Health plans that service specific customer groups updated to reflect Arizona Complete Health taking over Care1st SMI customers.
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants [Section B] Application Processing
- “Emergent Medical Need” definition removed.
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Revisions Date 10/01/2024
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits.
- Removed requirement to apply for potential benefits. Proof section removed. Legal authorities updated.
MA705 Resource Types [Section U] Retirement Funds
- Removed potential benefits.
- Updated Private Pay Rates effective 10/1/2024.
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updated Standard Utility Allowance effective 10/1/2024.
MA1301 Applications [Section B] Application Processing
- Updated definition of Emergent Medical Need.
- Removed potential benefits.
- Removed potential benefits.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples [Section I] Prior Private Pay Rates
- Updated Private Pay Rates effective 10/1/2024.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples [Section A] Community Spouse SOC Examples
- Updated examples to include new Standard Utility Allowance effective 10/1/2024.
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Revisions Date 09/24/2024
MA524 Noncitizen Status [Section A] Overview
- Added definition for Parolee. Form I-512L added to Proof section. Additional proof section updated.
MA524 Noncitizen Status [Section B] Other Conditions for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), Parolees and Battered Noncitizens
- Parolees added to Exceptions section. COA code updated for Afghan or Iraqi special immigrant. Prior qualified status updated to include Ukraine parolees, and Western Hemisphere Parolees.
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Revisions Date 09/03/2024
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section P] Long Term Care Living Arrangement
- Added what can be used for proof when a customer states they have moved from one HCBS living arrangement to another HCBS living arrangement.
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Revisions Date 08/27/2024
MA604 Receipts of Income [Section C] Deposits to Financial Accounts
- Treatment of Other Deposited Income updated to include Medicare Flex Card.
MA705 Resource Types [Section I] Financial Accounts
- Added information that Medicare Flex Cards are excluded from the general policy regarding financial accounts. Definition added for Medicare Flex Card.
- Removed Elderly from definitions.
MA1301 General Information for All Applications [Section B] Application Processing
- Clarified reasons for processing period extensions.
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Revisions Date 08/20/2024
- Removed bullet regarding no current health insurance coverage. Legal authorities updated.
MA516 Insurance Ended
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums [Section B] Premium Billing and Payment
- Legal authorities updated.
MA1106 ALTCS Enrollment Changes [Section B] Changes That Do Not Require Program Contactor Agreement
MA1106 ALTCS Enrollment Changes [Section C] Changes Requiring Program Contractor Agreement
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Revisions Date 08/13/2024
- The temporary waiver has been extended to 06/30/2025.
MA524 Noncitizen Status [Section B] Other Conditions for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), Parolees and Battered Noncitizens
- C-40 added to Victim of Trafficking prior qualified status.
- The temporary waiver has been extended to 06/30/2025.
- The temporary waiver has been extended to 06/30/2025.
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section M] Failure to Cooperate with Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
- The temporary waiver has been extended to 06/30/2025.
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Revisions Date 08/06/2024
MA1104 Enrollment with a Program Contractor [Section B] EPD Program and Contractor Enrollment Process
- Correction made to include Gila County in Mercy Care Plan counties served.
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums [Section B] Premium Billing and Payment
- Removed link to withdrawn section (MA1204C).
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums [Section C] Non-Payment of Premiums
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums [Section E] Premiums During 12-Month Guarantee and Appeals Process
- Removed link to withdrawn section (MA1204C).
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Revisions Date 07/02/2024
- Added list of tribes with an approved Title IV-E program.
- Updated “Whose Income is Counted” table for clarity.
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Revisions Date 06/25/2024
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples [Section A] Community Spouse SOC Examples
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance Step/Action table.
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Revisions Date 06/11/2024
- New example added for customers that have Unemployment as a potential cash benefit.
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Revisions Date 05/29/2024
- One-time limit for conditional approval removed.
MA524 Noncitizen Status [Section A] Overview
- One-time limit for conditional approval removed.
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Revisions Date 05/21/2024
MA705 Resource Types [Section X] Stocks and Digital Assets
- Convertible Virtual Currency term changed to Digital Assets. Definition updated.
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants [Section B] Application Processing
- Instructions added for when an application does not contain a date of birth.
MAE705 Resource Type Examples [Section E] Stocks and Digital Assets Examples
- Virtual Currency term changed to Digital Assets. Section title and examples updated.
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Revisions Date 05/07/2024
MA524 Noncitizen Status [Section B] Other Conditions for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), Parolees and Battered Noncitizens
- Additional COA codes for Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants added.
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Revisions Date 04/30/2024
MA705 Resource Types [Section M] Indian Tribal Land and Natural Resources
- Replaced “reservation” with “tribal land”.
MA1104 Enrollment with a Program Contractor [Section D] American Indian Enrollment
- Replaced “reservation” to “tribal land”.
MA1104 Enrollment with a Program Contractor [Section E] County of Fiscal Responsibility
- Replaced “reservation” to “tribal land”.
- Replaced “reservation” with “tribal land”
MA1901 Estate Recovery Claims [Section C] Estate Claim Exemptions
- Replaced “reservation” with “tribal land”.
- Replaced “reservation” with “tribal land”.
MAE902 Transfers That May Affect Eligibility Examples [Section C] Oral Loan Payments Made More Than a Year After The Agreement
- Updated transfer example.
- Updated transfer examples.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples [Section C] Transfer Penalty Period Begin Date
- Updated transfer examples.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples [Section D] Multiple Transfers Made Before ALTCS Approval
- Updated transfer examples.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples [Section G] Division of Penalty Period between Spouses
- Updated transfer example.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples [Section H] Change in the Penalty Period Example
- Updated transfer example.
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Revisions Date 04/16/2024
- Potentially eligible for cash benefits table updated to include Survivors.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts [Section B] Trust for Individuals Under Age 65 with a Disability
- Definition of Age updated and clarification added.
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Revisions Date 04/09/2024
MA606 Types of Income [Section CCC] Self-Employment
- Added definition of gig economy.
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Revisions Date 03/12/2024
- The temporary waiver has been extended to 12/31/2024.
- The temporary waiver has been extended to 12/31/2024.
MA606 Types of Income [Section UUU] Wages
- Payments for habilitation services were included in the difficulty of care payments definition.
- The temporary waiver has been extended to 12/31/2024.
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section M] Failure to Cooperate with Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
- The temporary waiver has been extended to 12/31/2024.
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Revisions Date 03/05/2024
- Note added with instructions for when customer’s identity is not known.
MA524 Noncitizen Status [Section B] Other Conditions for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), Parolees and Battered Noncititzens
- Added additional COAs RCU and RHT to Class of Admission for Cuban-Haitian entrant.
MA705 Resource Types [Section I] Financial Accounts
- Update to ABLE account showing deposits and disbursements are not income.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts [Section E] Special Treatment Trusts and ALTCS Eligibility
- Update to details regarding allowable disbursements to an ABLE account.
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Revisions Date 02/27/2024
- Updated proof for payment of Social Security and Medicare taxes.
- KidsCare income limits updated to reflect increase to 225%.
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums [Section A] General Information About KidsCare Premiums
- Premiums updated to reflect income limit increase to 225%.
MAE1204 General Information about KidsCare Premium Examples [Section A] Premium for Cases with Multiple Income Groups Examples
- Examples updated to reflect income limit increase to 225%.
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Revisions Date 02/13/2024
- Updated legal authorities.
MA611 How to Calculate Income Eligibility [Section A] How to Calculate Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO
- Updated legal authorities.
MA611 How to Calculate Income Eligibility [Section B] How to Calculate the Special Income Disregard for Pickle
- Updated legal authorities.
MA611 How to Calculate Income Eligibility [Section C] How to Calculate the Special Income Disregard for DAC
- Updated legal authorities.
MA611 How to Calculate Income Eligibility [Section D] How to Calculate the Special Income Disregard for DWW
- Updated legal authorities.
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Revisions Date 01/30/2024
MA609 Income Deductions [Section C] Income Deductions for MAGI Programs
- Updated disregard amounts.
- Updated income standard tables.
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums [Section A] General Information about KidsCare Premiums
- Updated income premium tables.
- Updated 40% of FPL amounts.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Section A] Calculation for the Customer Only Examples
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2024 FPL limits.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Section B] Calculation for Customer and Spouse Examples
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2024 FPL limits.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Section C] Calculation for Customer Child and Ineligible Parents Example
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2024 FPL limits.
MAE612 MSP Income Eligibility Calculation Examples [Section A] Customer Only Calculation
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2024 FPL limits.
MAE612 MSP Income Eligibility Calculation Examples [Section B] Customer and Spouse Calculation Example
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2024 FPL limits.
MAE612 MSP Income Eligibility Calculation Examples [Section C] Income Calculation - Customer Child With Ineligible Parents
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2024 FPL limits.
- Updated FPL based examples to reflect 2024 FPL limits.
MAE1204 General Information about KidsCare Premiums Example [Section A] Premium for Cases with Multiple Income Groups Example
- Updated FPL-based examples to reflect 2024 FPL limits.
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Revisions Date 01/09/2024
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Revisions Date 12/26/2023
MA604 Receipt of Income | [Section G] Projecting Income
- Added a section for unusual low-high income payments.
MAE604 Receipt of Income Examples | [Section N] Unusual Low-high Income Payments
- Added new section for unusual low-high income examples.
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Revisions Date 12/19/2023
- Added definition for 60-day Postpartum Period.
MA606 Types of Income | [Section MMM] Trust Income
- Updated definition of Trust.
MA609 Income Deductions | [Section B] Income Deductions for Non-MAGI Programs
- Updates to Child Allocation and Student Earned Income Exclusion for 2024.
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2024.
MA705 Resource Types | [Section K] Home Property
- Updates to Home Equity for 2024.
- Updates to Community Spouse Resource Budgeting for 2024.
- Updates to Private Pay Rates for 2024.
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost | [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updates to Personal Needs Allowance and Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance for 2024.
MA1502 Types of Changes | [Section W] Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Added definition for 60-day Postpartum Period and 12-month Postpartum Period.
MAE606 Types of Incomes | [Section A] Allocated Income
- Updates to Allocated Income for 2024.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section A] Gross Test Calculation – Non-Community Spouse
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2024.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section B] Gross Test Calculation Community Spouse
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2024.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section C] Net Income Test Examples
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2024.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI-MAO Examples - [Section A] Calculation for the Customer Only Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2024.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI-MAO Examples - [Section B] Calculation for Customer and Spouse Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2024.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI-MAO Examples - [Section C] Calculation for Customer Child and Ineligible Parents Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2024.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples | [Section I] Prior Pay Rates
- Updates to Private Pay Rates for 2024.
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Revisions Date 11/28/2023
- Updated policy regarding 12-month Continuous Eligibility period.
- Updated KidsCare conditions of eligibility.
MA528 Premium Payment - [Section B] Premium Payment for KidsCare
- Removed information regarding KidsCare being discontinued due to premium payment failure.
MA1102 Enrollment with a Health Plan - [Section E] Guaranteed Enrollment Periods
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Revisions Date 11/21/2023
- Exception added to applying for cash benefits.
MA1502 Changes - [Section V] Types of Changes
- Eligibility and enrollment updates for incarcerated members.
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Revisions Date 11/07/2023
MA606 Types of Income - [Section H] Allocated Income
MA606 Types of Income - [Section VVV] Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
MAE606 Types of Income - [Section A] Allocates Income
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Revisions Date 10/31/2023
MA705 Resource Types - [Section I] Financial Accounts
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Revisions Date 10/24/2023
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants - [Section A] Application Forms, Assistance, Cooperation and Voter Registration
- Application forms list updated
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Revisions Date 10/04/2023
- Updated Private Pay Rates effective 10/1/2023.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples - [Section I] Prior Private Pay Rates
- Updated Private Pay Rates effective 10/1/2023.
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Revisions Date 10/03/2023
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost - [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updated Standard Utility Allowance effective 10/1/2023.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section A] – Community Spouse SOC Examples
- Updated examples to include new Standard Utility Allowance effective 10/1/2023.
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Revisions Date 09/26/2023
MAE602 Budget Group Examples - [Section A] MAGI Budget Group Examples
- Removed customer example names.
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Revisions Date 09/19/2023
MA524 Noncitizen Status | [Section A] Overview
- Additional exception added to Proof section regarding deportation or removal.
MA1502 Types of Changes | [Section Q] Loss of Contact Due to Returned Mail
- Updates to returned mail process received during the unwinding.
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Revisions Date 09/14/2023
- Added language regarding temporary waiver to the Cooperation with DCSS requirement.
- Added language regarding temporary waivers to the Cooperation with DCSS and Potential Benefits requirements.
MA1502 Types of Changes – [Section M] Failure to Cooperate with Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
- Added language regarding temporary waiver to the Cooperation with DCSS requirement.
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Revisions Date 08/15/2023
- Definition of Mononymous added to definition table.
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section J] Demographic Information
- Added information regarding a person with a Mononymous name change to the Proof section.
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Revisions Date 07/25/2023
- Updated renewal requirements for resources.
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Revisions Date 06/20/2023
MA604 Receipt of Income [Section G] Projecting Income
- Updated steps for calculating projected income.
- 40% of Federal Poverty Level amounts updated for transplant share of cost.
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Revisions Date 06/06/2023
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) – [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples – [Section A] Community Spouse SOC Examples
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance Step/Action table.
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Revisions Date 05/30/2023
- Note added about converting foreign currency to US dollars.
- Note added about converting foreign currency to US dollars.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section A] Special Treatment Trust Overview
- Updated conditions that apply to special treatment trusts.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section B] Trusts for Individuals Under Age 65 with a Disability
- Updated conditions that apply to trusts for individuals under age 65 with a disability.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section C] Income Only Trusts
- Updated conditions that apply to income only trusts.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section D] Pooled Trusts
- Updated conditions that apply to pooled trusts.
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Revisions Date 04/18/2023
- Postpartum definition updated.
- Postpartum definition updated; example section added.
MA1502 Type of Changes - [Section W] Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Postpartum definition updated.
- Added a new section with examples.
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Revisions Date 03/28/2023
MA1201 ALCTS Share of Cost (SOC) - [Section A] Overview
- Link added to capitation rates.
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section G] Death
- Link added to capitation rates.
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Revisions Date 01/25/2023
MA609 Income Deductions – [Section C - Income Deductions for MAGI Programs]
- Updated disregard amounts
- Updated income standard tables
- Updated If/Then table for Revoked trusts
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums – [Section A - General Information about KidsCare Premiums]
- Updated income premium tables
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Sections - A, B and C]
- Updated FPL-based examples to reflect 2022 FPL limits.
MAE612 MSP Income Eligibility Calculation Examples [Sections - A, B and C]
MAE1204 General Information about KidsCare Premiums Example [Section A Premium for Cases with Multiple Income Groups Example
- Updated FPL-based examples to reflect 2023 FPL limits.
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Revisions Date 01/11/2023
- Links to the EPD and DD appendices removed.
- PAS tool example links added.
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Revisions Date 01/04/2023
- A customer can be in any governmental foster care when they turn 18 to be eligible for YATI.
- The conditions for YATI and the definition of “In Foster Care” have been updated.
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Revisions Date 12/27/2022
MA606 Types of Income - [Section III] Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
MA609 Income Deductions - [Section B] Income Deductions for Non-MAGI Programs
- Updates to Child Allocation and Student Earned Income Exclusion for 2023.
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2023.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section K] Home Property
- Updates to Home Equity for 2023.
- Updates to Community Spouse Resource Budgeting for 2023.
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost - [Section B] Income Used to Calculate the SOC
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost - [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updates to Personal Needs Allowance and Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance for 2023.
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section P] Long Term Care Living Arrangement
- Updates to notifying SSA when a customer moves into Long Term Care.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section A] Gross Test Calculation – Non-Community Spouse
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2023.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section B] Gross Test Calculation – Community Spouse
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2023.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section C] Net Income Test Examples
- Updates to Federal Benefit Rate for 2023.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI_MAO Examples - [Section A] Calculation for the Customer Only Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2023.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI_MAO Examples - [Section B] Calculation for Customer and Spouse Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2023.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility For SSI_MAO Examples - [Section C] Calculation for Customer Child and Ineligible Parents Examples
- Updates to Supplemental Security Income-Medical Assistance Only for 2023.
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Revisions Date 12/20/2022
- Down Syndrome added to list of diagnoses.
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Revisions Date 12/06/2022
MA1901 Estate Recovery Claims - [Section A] Estate Recovery Program Overview
- Added ABLE accounts to Estate recovery.
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Revisions Date 11/15/2022
MA608 Income Deeming - [Section B] Sponsored Noncitizen Deeming
- Clarified exemption due to forty qualifying quarters of work.
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Revisions Date 10/25/2022
MA606 Types of Income - [Section UUU] Wages
- Clarified difficulty of care payments, wages, severance pay, and sheltered workshop or work activity center payments.
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Revisions Date 10/11/2022
MA705 Resource Types - [Section I] Financial Accounts
- Added DE-117 form requirement for rebutting full or partial account ownership.
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Revisions Date 10/04/2022
MA606 Types of Income - [Section UUU] Wages
- Clarified difficulty of care payments.
- Updated Private Pay Rates effective 10/1/2022.
MA1102 Enrollment with a Health Plan - [Section A] Overview
- Update to Health Plans that cover SMI customers.
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost - [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updated Standard Utility Allowance effective 10/1/2022.
MA1602 Confidentiality - [Section C] Release of Confidential Information
- Clarified process for request for information via a legal document.
MAE606 Types of Income - [Section H] Difficulty of Care Payments
- Created an Example for difficulty of care payments.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples - [Section I] Prior Private Pay Rates
- Updated Private Pay Rates effective 10/1/2022.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section A] Community Spouse SOC Examples
- Updated examples to include new Standard Utility Allowance effective 10/1/2022.
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Revisions Date 09/27/2022
- Clarified when No Income statement is acceptable.
- Clarified when Expenses Exceed Income statement is acceptable.
MA704 Ownership of Resources - [Section B] Joint Ownership
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added new section with examples for proof needed for Expenses Exceeding Income.
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Revisions Date 09/13/2022
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants - [Section A] Application Forms, Assistance, Cooperation and Voter Registration
- Updated information on who qualifies to be an Authorized Representative; updated definition for Electronic Signature; added definition for Organization.
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants - [Section C] Voluntary Withdrawal of Applications
- Added the definition for Authorized Representative.
MA1602 Confidentiality - [Section B] - Obtaining Confidential Information
- Updated definition for Authorized Representative.
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Revisions Date 08/16/2022
- Addition of virtual and telephonic interviews for ALTCS medical.
- Addition of virtual and telephonic interview.
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Revisions Date 08/02/2022
MA524 Noncitizen Status - [Section B] Other Conditions for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), Parolees and Battered Noncitizens
- Added definition of prima facie.
MA1302 Special Procedures for Certain Applicants - [Section G] Customers Sent by the Social Security Administration
- Added policies regarding special handling of SSA referred applications.
- Clarified definition of battered noncitizen.
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Revisions Date 07/12/2022
- Clarified when to check electronic sources from previous records.
- Clarified when to check electronic sources from previous records.
MA609 Income Deductions - [Section B] Income Deductions for Non-MAGI Programs
- Added notes to deduction sections that do not apply to FTW and added relevant legal authorities related to FTW program.
MA1203 AHCCCS Freedom to Work - [Section A] General Information about FTW Premiums
- Clarified when to check electronic sources from previous records.
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums - [Section A] General Information About KidsCare Premiums
- Clarified when to check electronic sources from previous records.
MA1401 General Information About Renewal - [Section A] Renewal Process
- Clarified when to check electronic sources from previous records.
MA1901 Estate Recovery Claims - [Section D] Deferment and Reductions of Claims
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section A] Community Spouse SOC Examples
- Updated rounding examples.
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Revisions Date 07/05/2022
- Added information about reapplying for potential benefits and a link to a new procedure.
- Added information about the Identity Theft Complains Hotline and website.
MA606 Types of Income [Section HH] Inheritances
- Various updates for clarity and formatting.
- Added information to clarify potential benefits that may need verification when a change in circumstance occurs.
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section P] Long Term Care Living Arrangement
- When a Veteran moves to a long-term care living arrangement the Veteran may become eligible for veteran’s benefits or an increase in Veteran’s benefits.
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Revisions Date 06/27/2022
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) – [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples – [Section A] Community Spouse SOC Examples
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance Step/Action table.
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Revisions Date 06/22/2022
MA705 Resource Types - [Section I] Financial Accounts
- Added internal note regarding account ownership.
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Revisions Date 06/14/2022
MA604 Receipt of Income - [Section E] Garnishments and Overpayments
- Various updated for formatting and clarity.
- Revised policy for clarity
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants - [Section D] Financial Quality Assurance
- Added a new section entitled Financial Quality Assurance.
MA1602 Confidentiality - [Section A] Safeguarding Confidential Information
- Various updated for formatting and clarity.
MAE604 Receipt of Income Examples - [Section M] Example Garnishment and Overpayments
- Various updated for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 05/03/2022
- Added a table for medical assistance program hierarchy
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 04/26/2022
- Language Updated for clarity
MA606 Types of Income - [Section DD] Indian Gaming Profit Distribution
- Language updated for clarity
MA606 Types of Income - [Section XX] Refugee Cash Payments (Refugee Assistance)
- Changed definition from 8 to 12 months.
MA703 Resource Treatment - [Section A] Resource Availability
- Language updated for clarity
MA705 Resource Types - [Section M] Indian Tribal Land and Natural Resources
- Language updated for clarity
MA705 Resource Types - [Section N] Individual Indian Money Accounts (IIM)
- Language updated for clarity
MA705 Resource Types - [Section P] Life Insurance
- "Definition" table: Added to definition of Dividends.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section T] Real Property
- Added information about a life estate as a resource.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section U] Retirement Funds
- Added a table explaining how to count a retirement fund.
- Added a definition for Defined Benefit Retirement Plan.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section B] Trusts for Individuals Under Age 65 with a Disability
- Clarified that income and resources may be freely added to a Disabled Under 65 trust until the customer reaches age 65.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section C] Income Only Trusts
- Clarified that the customer’s parent may create an Income-Only Trust for a customer who is a minor child.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section D] Pooled Trusts
- Clarified that income and resources may be freely added to a Pooled Trust until the customer reaches age 65.
- Added clarification regarding when a Pooled Trust is created.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section E] Special Treatment Trusts and ALTCS Eligibility
- Added information regarding SOC deductions from income outside a Special Treatment Trust – the total income outside the trust plus the total countable disbursements may not exceed the ALTCS income limit.
- Added information regarding structured settlement annuity payments.
- Added clarification regarding trust disbursements that are not allowed.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1102 Enrollment with a Health Plan - [Section B] Initial Health Plan Enrollment
- Language updated for clarity
- Language updated for clarity
MA1104 Enrollment with a Program Contractor - [Section B] EPD Program and Contractor Enrollment Process
- Language updated for clarity
MA1104 Enrollment with a Program Contractor - [Section D] American Indian Enrollment
- Language updated for clarity
- Language updated for clarity
MA1106 Enrollment Changes - [Section B] Changes That Do Not Require Program Contractor Agreement
- Language updated for clarity
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants - [Section B] Application Processing
- Added information regarding processing timeframes for BCCTP applications.
- Added additional legal authorities.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added instructions to follow up on any applications for potential benefits that were pending at initial application or the most recent renewal.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1901 Estate Recovery Claims - [Section C] Estate Claim Exemptions
- Language updated for clarity.
- Language updated for clarity.
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Revisions Date 04/19/2022
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) - [Section B] Income Used in Figuring the SOC
- “Policy” table: Change “Special Treatment Trust” entry to link to the income treatment table in MA803E.2.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 03/29/2022
MA1309 Approval of Applications - [Section B] Approval Letters
- Added link to MA1604 for general decision letter information.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1310 Denial of Applications - [Section B] Denial Letters
- Added link to MA1604 for general decision letter information.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1401 General Information about Renewals - [Section B] Decision Letters
- Added link to MA1604 for general decision letter information.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1501 General Information about Changes - [Section C] Change Letters
- Added link to MA1604 for general decision letter information.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Merged decision letter information.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 03/22/2022
- Added note about Cost-of-Living Adjustment.
MA606 Types of Income - [Section DDD] Social Security Benefits
- Updated Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) definition in definitions table.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section B] Transfers Made by Certain Other People
- Proof section updated for clarity.
MAE1304 SSI-MAO Application Process - [Section A] SSI-MAO Specialty Groups
- Updated 'applicant' to 'customer' on page.
MAE1304 SSI-MAO Application Process - [Section B] Disability Determination
- Updated 'applicant' to 'customer' on page.
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Revisions Date 03/15/2022
MA604 Receipt of Income - [Section E] Garnishments and Overpayments
- Added link to new example section MAE604M.
MA705 Types of Resources - [Section I] Financial Accounts
- Added note and definition regarding balances held with electronic payment services such as Zelle, PayPal, etc.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1104 Enrollment with a Program Contractor - [Section B] EPD Program and Contractor Enrollment Process
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE604 Receipt of Income Examples - [Section M] Example Garnishments and Overpayments
- Added new examples for garnishments and overpayments.
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Revisions Date 03/01/2022
- Added note regarding guaranteed eligibility period for first-time enrollment in KidsCare.
- Updated legal authorities.
- Various changes for formatting and clarity.
MA608 Income Deeming - [Section B] Sponsored Noncitizen Deeming
- Added clarification regarding proof required when a sponsor dies.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA611 How to Calculate Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO - [Section B] How to Calculate the Special Income Disregard for Pickle
- Added clarification that the Pickle disregard only applies when SSI-Cash or SSP benefits were lost due to a COLA increase.
- Added language to clarify use of AVS in lieu of requesting multiple years of bank statements.
- Added missing links in the “Policy” subsection.
- Added link to section MA804 regarding undue hardship claims for trusts.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section X] Resource Changes
- Corrected incorrect link in "Proof" subsection.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 01/25/2022
MA609 Income Deductions – [Section C - Income Deductions for MAGI Programs]
- Updated disregard amounts
- Updated income standard tables
MA1204 Kidscare Premiums – [Section A - General Information about Kidscare Premiums]
- Updated income premium tables
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Sections - A, B and C]
- Updated FPL-based examples to reflect 2022 FPL limits.
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Revision Date 12/17/2021
MA609 Income Deductions - [Section B] Income Deductions for Non-MAGI Programs
- Updated Child Allocation and Student Earned Income exclusion amounts for calendar year 2022.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Updated Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) standards for calendar year 2022.
MA704 Ownership of Resources - [Section D] Ownership Involving an Agent
- Added link to new section MAE704C for examples of ownership involving an agent.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section I] Financial Accounts
- Added link to new section MAE705F for financial account rebuttal examples.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section K] Home Property
- Updated Home Property Equity Value Limit for calendar year 2022.
- Updated Community Spouse Resource Deduction (CSRD) amount for calendar year 2022.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Updated Private Pay Rate (PPR) for calendar year 2022.
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) - [Section C] Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions
- Updated Personal Needs Allowance and Maximum Monthly Spousal Need Standard amounts for calendar year 2022.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section A] Gross Test Calculation - Non-Community Spouse
- Updated example with 2022 Federal Benefit Rate.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section B] Gross Income Test Calculation - Community Spouse
- Updated examples with 2022 Federal Benefit Rate.
MAE610 Examples for Calculating Income Eligibility for ALTCS - [Section C] Net Income Test Examples
- Updated examples with 2022 Federal Benefit Rate.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples - [Section A] Calculation for the Customer Only Examples
- Updated examples with 2022 Federal Benefit Rate.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples - [Section B] Calculation for Customer and Spouse Examples
- Updated examples with 2022 Federal Benefit Rate.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples - [Section C] Calculation for Customer Child and Ineligible Parents Example
- Updated example with 2022 Federal Benefit Rate.
MAE704 Ownership of Resources - [Section C] Ownership Involving an Agent Examples
- Added new example section for ownership involving an agent.
MAE705 Resource Type Examples - [Section F] Financial Account Rebuttal Examples
- Added new example section for rebutting account ownership.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples - [Section I] Prior Private Pay Rates
- Added Private Pay Rates for 2022.
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Revision Date 12/02/2021
MA524 Noncitizen Status - [Section A] Overview
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA524 Noncitizen Status - [Section B] Other Conditions for LPRs, Parolees and Battered Noncitizens
- Added clarification regarding the time used to determine how long the customer has been a qualified noncitizen.
- Added information regarding parolees from Afghanistan.
- Updated proof requirements for qualified noncitizen status.
- Added link to new example section MAE524.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added new example section for determining whether a customer has met the five-year bar.
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Revision Date 11/02/2021
MA704 Ownership of Resources - [Section B] Joint Ownership
- Added link to new example section MAE704B.
MA902 Transfers that may Affect Eligibility - [Section B] Creating Joint Ownership
- Added link to new example section MAE704B.
MAE704 Ownership of Resources - [Section B] Creating Joint Ownership - Examples
- Added new example section for joint ownership of resources.
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Revision Date 10/19/2021
MA705 Resource Types - [Section X] Stocks and Convertible Virtual Currency
- Added link to new example section MAE705E.
MAE705 Resource Type Examples - [Section E] Stocks and Convertible Virtual Currency Examples
- Added new example section for stocks and convertible virtual currencies.
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Revision Date 10/12/2021
MA606 Types of Income - [Section A] Adoption Assistance (Adoption Subsidy)
- Added links.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA606 Types of Income - [Section Y] Foster Care and Guardianship Subsidy Payments
- Added links.
- Changed reference to "Department of Economic Security Department of Child, Youth and Families (DES/DCYF)" to "Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS)".
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA606 Types of Income - [Section CC] Income Tax Refunds
- Added information regarding advance refundable tax credits.
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section G] Death
- Added note: ALTCS Fee-For-Service customers do not receive a prorated Share of Cost adjustment for the month the customer died.
- Removed obsolete language from "Proof" subsection.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section P] Long Term Care Living Arrangement
- Removed obsolete language from "Proof" subsection.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revision Date 10/05/2021
- Updated Private Pay Rate effective 10/1/2021.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples - [Section I] Prior Private Pay Rates
- Updated Private Pay Rate effective 10/1/2021.
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Revision Date 09/28/2021
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost - [Section C - Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions]
- Revised Non-Covered Medical Expenses section and Definitions table; various updates for formatting and clarity.
- All examples moved into subsections for easier reference.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section A - Community Spouse SOC Examples]
- New subsection. Updated examples to include new Standard Utility Allowance Effective 10/01/2021; various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section B - Expenses Incurred While an Application is Pending SOC Examples]
- New subsection. Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section C - Family Allowance (Non-CS) SOC Examples]
- New subsection. Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section D - Health Insurance Premium SOC Examples]
- New subsection. Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section E - Home Maintenance Needs Allowance SOC Examples]
- New subsection. Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section F - Non-Covered Medical Expenses SOC Examples]
- New subsection. Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples - [Section G - PNA for Garnishment SOC Examples]
- New subsection. Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revision Date 09/14/2021
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Program (CMDP) name changed to Mercy Care Department of Child Safety Comprehensive Health Plan (DCS CHP)
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Program (CMDP) name changed to Mercy Care Department of Child Safety Comprehensive Health Plan (DCS CHP)
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Program (CMDP) name changed to Mercy Care Department of Child Safety Comprehensive Health Plan (DCS CHP)
- Updated language for clarity, Definitions updated.
MA1102 Enrollment with a Health Plan - [Section A - Overview]
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Program (CMDP) name changed to Mercy Care Department of Child Safety Comprehensive Health Plan (DCS CHP)
MA1102 Enrollment with a Health Plan - [Section D - Newborn Enrollment]
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Program (CMDP) name changed to Mercy Care Department of Child Safety Comprehensive Health Plan (DCS CHP)
MA1102 Enrollment with a Health Plan - [Section F - Health Plan Enrollment Changes]
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Program (CMDP) name changed to Mercy Care Department of Child Safety Comprehensive Health Plan (DCS CHP)
MAE604 Receipt of Income Examples - [Section A - Revocably Assigned Income Examples]
- Title changed, examples added, and formatting updated
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Revision Date 08/31/2021
MA1302 Special Procedures for Certain Applicants - [Section C - Customers who are Homeless, Incapacitated or have an Impairment]
- Added link to new example section. Minor changes to language for clarity
MAE606 Types of Income - [Section E - Self-Employment Examples]
- Updated language for clarity. Added additional examples for self-employment.
- Added a new example on when a referral to a public fiduciary is needed
MAE1502 Types of Changes Examples - [Section B - Living Arrangement Changes Examples]
- Updated language for clarity.
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Revision Date 08/17/2021
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section A - Special Treatment Trust Overview]
- Added information regarding revoking trusts.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section A - Address Change]
- Updated links.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revision Date 08/10/2021
- Clarified reasonable compatibility policy.
- Updated definitions and legal authorities
MA705 Resource Types - [Section R - Promissory Notes, Loans and Property Agreements]
- Added link to new example section
- Chapter title was changed from Quality Control to "Quality Assurance"
- Various updates to the policy section for formatting and clarity.
MAE705 Resource Type Examples - [Section D - Promissory Notes, Loans and Property Agreement Examples]
- Added a new example section for treatment of promissory notes
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Revision Date 08/03/2021
MA608 Income Deeming - [Section B - Sponsored NonCitizen Deeming]
- Clarified that if the customer or spouse are receiving SSA Retirement, then they meet the sponsor deeming exemption for 40 qualifying quarters.
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section O - Income Changes]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Various updates to the policy section for formatting and clarity.
- Removed one physician review requirement that is no longer needed.
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Revision Date 07/16/2021
MA609 Income Deductions — [Section C - Income Deductions for MAGI Programs]
- Revised clarification regarding when the MAGI 5% Disregard is applied.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revision Date 07/02/2021
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts [Section E - Special Treatment Trusts and ALTCS Eligibility]
- Updated links. Added ABLE account disbursement entry to Other Expenses for the customers benefit.
MA1301 Special Procedures for Helping Customers [Section B - Application Processing]
- Updated links. Added definition for Emergent Medical Need.
MAE803 Special Treatment Trust Examples [Section E - STT Disbursement Request Examples]
- Added new examples for Special Treatment Trust disbursements
MAE705 Resource Type Examples [Section C - Property Essential to Self Support]
- Added example numbers
- Example 5 updated for clarity
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Revision Date 06/29/2021
MA606 Types of Income [Section AA - Gifts and Contributions]
- Added link to new example section and details about crowdfunding.
MAE606 Types of Income [Section G - Crowdfunding]
- Added new examples of the treatment of crowdfunding
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section G - Death]
- Added definition for “capitation” and additional details regarding how SOC is calculated in the month a customer dies.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added link to examples of prorated SOC
MAE1502 Types of Changes Examples [Section C - Prorating Share of Cost When a Customer Dies Examples]
- Added new examples of prorated share of cost when a customer dies
MA705 Resource Types [Section K - Home Property]
- Added reference and link to example section
MAE705 Resource Type Examples [Section B - Home Property]
- Added example of countable equity value of property in a trust
MAE705 Resource Type Examples [Section C - Property Essential to Self-Support]
- Updated examples to include more complex scenarios
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Revision Date 06/18/2021
- Removed obsolete links and updated language for clarity
MA1201–ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC)- [Section C - Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions]
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Spousal Need Standards effective 7/1/2021
MAE1201–ALTCS SHARE OF COST (SOC) EXAMPLES
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance Examples 3 and 4 to include monthly spousal needs standards effective 7/1/2021
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section H - DDD Status Change]
- Removed obsolete links and updated language for clarity
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Revision Date 06/04/2021
- Removed obsolete information regarding automatic Part B enrollment.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Removed unnecessary details regarding payment administration.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA609 Income Deductions — [Section C - Income Deductions for MAGI Programs]
- Added clarification regarding when the MAGI 5% Disregard is applied.
- Added link to MAE609 for MAGI 5% Disregard examples.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added additional examples for MAGI 5% Disregard.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA705 Resource Types — [Section K - Home Property]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA705 Resource Types — [Section T - Real Property]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA705 Resource Types — [Section X - Stocks and Convertible Virtual Currency]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA705 Resource Types — [Section AA - Vehicles]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1502 Types of Changes — [Section T - Medical Insurance Coverage and Premiums]
- Added clarification for effective dates in the Timeframes section.
- Updated links.
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Revision Date 06/01/2021
MA1502 Types of Changes — [Section D - Cancer Treatment Ends]
- Added links.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1502 Types of Changes — [Section P - Long Term Care Living Arrangement]
- Added link to new example section MAE1502A.
MAE1502 BCCTP Treatment Ends Examples — [Section A - Living Arrangement Changes Examples]
- Added new examples of SOC changes due to living arrangement change.
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Revision Date 05/11/2021
MA606 Types of Income [Section TT - Pension and Retirement Income]
- Added reference and link to examples about Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) health insurance premium supplements.
- Added new example showing how to count Arizona State Retirement System payments when the customer gets a health insurance premium supplement.
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Revision Date 04/27/2021
- Updated language for Clarity
MA1501 General Information about Changes [Section B - Change Reporting]
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Revision Date 04/09/2021
- Updated Language for clarity
- Updated the definition for 'Conditional enrollment for Medicare Part A' to include approval based on QMB eligibility.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section X - Stocks and Convertible Virtual Currency]
- Changed the title from Stocks to 'Stocks and Convertible Virtual Currency'.
- Updated policy and the definitions table to include Convertible Virtual Currency.
- Listed the documents considered as proof of convertible virtual currency ownership
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Revisions Date 03/19/2021
- Added note regarding RRB Unemployment Insurance and RRB Sickness Insurance.
- Added link to MA701.3 regarding treatment of cash surrender.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 03/15/2021
MA604 Receipt of Income - [Section C - Deposits to Financial Accounts]
- Added information about AVS increases and internal note regarding AVS increases that do not have a matching decrease.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section I - Financial Accounts]
- Added additional clarification to “Proof” subsection regarding proof of ownership and account balance
- Updated the definitions table to include the term "Financial Accounts"
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants - [Section A - Application Forms, Assistance, Cooperation and Voter Registration
- Clarified when an Authorized Representative Form expires.
- Added examples of legal documents that a customer can use to choose an authorized representative.
- Added definition of “electronic signature”.
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Revisions Date 03/01/2021
- Revised the language in the policy section from "there are four parts or benefits packages in the medicare program” to “The Medicare program contains four benefit packages"
- Updated the definitions table.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 02/19/2021
- Added description of subsections A through C.
MA521 Living Arrangements - [Section A - Long-Term Care Services]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA521 Living Arrangements - [Section B - ALTCS Acute Care]
- Added clarification regarding the ALTCS income test when the customer is in a long term care facility that is not registered with AHCCCS.
- Updated legal authority.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA521 Living Arrangements - [Section C - Hospitals]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 02/05/2021
MA524 Non-Citizen Status - [Section A - Overview]
- Updated the definition of "qualified noncitizen" to include the Compact of Free Association (COFA) countries
- Updated policy section to include that certain qualified noncitizens must meet conditions listed in MA524B
- Updated the proof section to include the documents required to resubmit SAVE VIS or VLP when unable to verify qualified noncitizen status based on initial SAVE VIS or VLP response and;
- Updated legal authority
MA524 Non-Citizen Status - [Section B - Other Conditions for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), Parolees and Battered Non-citizens]
- Updated the prior qualified status to include citizens of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) countries
- Updated legal authority
MA606 Types of Income - [Section N - Census Income]
- Updated Language in the policy section for clarity.
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Revisions Date 01/21/2021
MA609 Income Deductions – [Section C - Income Deductions for MAGI Programs]
- Updated disregard amounts
- Updated income standard tables
MA1204 Kidscare Premiums – [Section A - General Information about Kidscare Premiums]
- Updated income premium tables
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Sections - A, B and C]
- Updated FPL-based examples to reflect 2021 FPL limits.
MAE1204 General Information about KidsCare Premiums Examples – [Section A - Premium for Cases with Multiple Income Groups Example]
- Updated examples to include 2021 FPL income amounts.
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Revisions Date 01/15/2021
MA602 Budget Groups Income - [Section D - Budget Groups for MAGI]
- Revised “Not a taxpayer or tax dependent” table to clarify that siblings over the age of 19 are not part of a customer’s budget group.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1309 Approval of Applications - [Section B - Approval Letters]
- Added link to manual letters procedure
MA1310 Denial of Applications - [Section B - Denial Letter]
- Added link to manual letters procedure
MA1401 General Information about Renewals - [Section B - Decision Letters]
- Added link to manual letters procedure
- Updated “Resources” entry in table under “Policy” subsection
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Updated Legal Authority
- Added link to manual letters procedure
- Updated legal authority
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Revisions Date 12/29/2020
MA609 Income Deductions [Section B - Income Deductions for Non-MAGI Programs]
- Updated Child Allocation and Student Earned Income Exclusion amounts for 2021
- Updated income standard to reflect January 2021 Federal Benefit Rate increase.
MA705 Resources Types [Section K - Home Property]
- Updated the Home Property Equity Value standard for 2021.
- Updated policy to include the 2021 CSRD figures (Subsection 2, CSRD standards - Removed calendar year 2018 and added calendar year 2021).
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts [Section E - Special Treatment Trusts and ALTCS Eligibility]
- Added link to new examples MAE803C and MAE803D
- Annual updates to Private Pay Rate (PPR) figures for 2021
MA1201 Customer Costs [Section C - Share Of Cost (SOC) Deductions]
- Added the FBR standards used for the Personal Needs Allowance for 2021.
- Added the Maximum Monthly Spousal Need Standard for 2021.
MAE610 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Sections - A, B]
- Updated calculation tables for 2021 figures.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Sections - A, B]
- Updated calculation tables for 2021 figures.
MAE803 Special Treatment Trust Examples [Section C and Section D]
- Created new examples of a completed DE-312 and DE-313.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples - [Section I - Prior Private Pay Rates]
- Annual updates to Private Pay Rate (PPR) amounts for 2021
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Revisions Date 12/18/2020
- Updated links.
- Updated legal authorities.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added sections 2 and 3 regarding prorating prizes and winnings over multiple months for MAGI programs.
- Updated legal authorities.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 11/24/2020
- Added reference to SSA POMS.
- Updated links.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Removed references to obsolete "Disabled Child" program.
- Updated legal authorities.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Revised "Proof" subsection to clarify that a collateral contact with the facility is required.
- Updated legal authorities.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA531 Resident of Arizona - [Section A - Overview]
- Added clarification regarding home property outside Arizona.
- Updated legal authorities.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added "Definitions" section.
- Removed Medicare card as acceptable proof of SSN.
- Updated legal authorities.
MA1304 SSI-MAO Application Process - [Section A - SSI-MAO Specialty Groups]
- Removed references to obsolete "Disabled Child" program.
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Revisions Date 11/06/2020
MA1203 AHCCCS Freedom to Work (FTW) Premiums - [Section B - Premium Billing and Payment]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added example 3 for adjusting the effective date of a premium change due to untimely processing.
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums - [Section B - Premium Billing and Payment]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums - [Section D - Premium Hardship Waiver for KidsCare]
- Updated links.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA1602 – Confidentiality – [Section C - Release of Confidential Information]
- Added clarification that no separate written authorization is required for the Well Woman HealthCheck program when the customer has signed a BCCTP Patient Contact and Consent form.
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Revisions Date 10/22/2020
- Updated legal authorities.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Updated link to October 2020 revision of Appendix A: EPD PAS.
- Updated link to October 2020 revision of Appendix B: DD PAS.
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Revisions Date 10/08/2020
- October 2020 annual updates to Private Pay Rate (PPR) amounts.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples - [Section I - Prior Private Pay Rates]
- October 2020 annual updates to Private Pay Rate (PPR) amounts.
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Revisions Date 10/01/2020
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) - [Section C - Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions]
- October 2020 annual updates to Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) amounts.
MAE 1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) Examples
- Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance Example(CSMIA) Example has been updated to reflect October 2020 SUA changes.
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Revisions Date 09/25/2020
- Specialty program eligibility requirements moved from "Definitions" to "Policy" section.
- Updated "Legal Authority" section.
- Various formatting updates for clarity.
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Revisions Date 09/18/2020
- Updates to the categories list under Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE) program
- Added Legal References and updated links.
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Revisions Date 09/11/2020
- Updated links, added table and removed definitions.
- Updated Legal References
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Revisions Date 08/28/2020
- Updated links.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added proof requirements for a valid contract made before a transfer.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 08/21/2020
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants - [Section A - Application Forms, Assistance, Cooperation and Voter Registration]
- Added information that explains that the Authorized representative must accept responsibility as representative.
- Added clarification of what documents may be used to choose a representative.
- Updated links
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Revisions Date 08/14/2020
MA705 Resource Types - [Section S - Property Essential to Self-Support]
· A clarification was moved from the definitions to policy that when a home property is producing income, it is excluded as a home property.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section K - Home Property]
· Clarification of policy for home property that’s producing income and for home properties located out of state.
· Language updated to differentiate between eligibility and TXIX payment for services.
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Revisions Date 08/07/2020
MA606 Types of Income - [Section AA - Gifts and Contributions]
- Added treatment of panhandling income
MA704 Ownership Resources - [Section B - Joint Ownership]
- Update links to related topics on joint ownership and transfers
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section A - Transfer Before the Look-Back Period]
- Section title changed.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section B - Transfers Made By Certain Other People]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section C - Transfers That Do Not Include the Customer’s Resources]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section D - Adding a Person’s Name to a Financial Account]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section E - Purchases and Payment of Debts
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added note regarding Special Treatment Trust disbursements.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section F - Transfers of Excluded Resources or Income]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section G - Transfer of Home Property to Specific People]
- Added clarification regarding transfers of home property to a customer’s blind child.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section H - Transfer of Resources to or for the Benefit of Specific Individuals]
- Added clarification regarding transfers to a trust for a customer’s disabled child.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- New Example section added.
- Provides examples for MA903
- Added link to MA906 for clarity.
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Revisions Date 07/27/2020
- New section on MAGI deductions
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Revisions Date 07/17/2020
- Updated legal authorities
MA606 Types of Income - [Section III - Supplemental Security Income (SSI)]
- Clarified the treatment of SSI Cash income for non-MAGI programs
MA609 Income Deductions - [Section B - Income Deductions for Non-MAGI Programs
- Revised language regarding countable income when determining the child allocation
MA606 Types of Income - [Section A - Adoption Assistance (Adoption Subsidy)]
- Clarified treatment of Title IV-E income.
MAE604 Receipt of Income Examples - [Section I - Example Seasonal income]
- Changed 'Base Wage' to 'AZ DOR'
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added links for additional information regarding constructively received income and resources.
- Added additional definitions.
- Added proof of compensation to “Proof” subsection.
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Revisions Date 07/10/2020
- Removed Definitions section. Corrected Legal Authorities
- Reference to Statement of Facts (DE-118) form replaced with the new Customer Statement – Common Law Marriage (DE-119) form.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Updated who is potentially eligible for Veteran’s pension or compensation.
- Updated language for clarity and updated links.
MA602 Budget Groups Income - [Section A - ALTCS Budget Groups]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA602 Budget Groups Income - [Section C - SSI-MAO and MSP Budget Groups]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Updated that the Pooled Special Treatment trust may be created at any age
- Updated Legal Authorities
- Updates were made to remove all references to the DE-510 form.
- Removed the need for the written statement to be signed under penalty of perjury.
- Clarified policy and updated proof section for Undue hardship Claims for Transfer Penalties
- Added definitions for incapacitated and mentally competent
- Updated related links
MA1502 Types of Changes - [Section R - Marital Status]
- Updated “Proof” subsection to reference the new Customer Statement – Common Law Marriage (DE-119) form.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
- Added information regarding the customers right to request an expedited appeal.
- Updated related links
- Clarified when changes are processed during the appeal process.
- Corrected the legal authorities.
- Corrected examples to be consistent with the policy changes in MA1706
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Revisions Date 06/30/2020
MA1201C – ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) - [Section C - Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions]
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Spousal Need Standards.
- Removed the link to the procedure for Verifying Part D premiums as procedure is obsolete.
MAE1201 – ALTCS SHARE OF COST (SOC) EXAMPLES
- Updated Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance Example - Step Action Table.
- Corrected links
- Removed “incarceration” as a related condition of eligibility
- Added additional legal authority
- Updated formatting and language for clarity.
- Updated the conditions of Eligibility list to include 'Apply for potential benefits'
- Removed repealed legal authorities
- Updated terminology
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Revisions Date 05/15/2020
MA1401A General Information About Renewals - [Section A - Renewal Processes]
- Added that Voter Registration forms are sent to customers with auto-renewal letters.
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Revisions Date 05/13/2020
MA609 Income Deductions - [Section C - Income Deductions for MAGI Programs]
- Added link to procedure for determining if alimony is an allowed deduction for MAGI.
MA606 Types of Income - [Section G - Alimony and Spousal Maintenance]
- Added link to new procedure for determining treatment of alimony for MAGI programs.
MA606 Types of Income - [Section AA - Gifts and Contributions]
- Updated links on cash gifts and contributions table
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Revisions Date 04/20/2020
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts - [Section A - Special Treatment Trust Overview]
- Changed references from “AHCCCS” to “AHCCCS or State Medicaid Agency” as remainder beneficiary in the conditions table.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility - [Section G - Transfer of Home Property to Specific People]
- Updated the definitions table to include the term “Institutionalized”.
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Revisions Date 04/09/2020
- Clarified that employees of school districts and charter schools are not state employees.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
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Revisions Date 03/09/2020
- Updated ALTCS conditions of eligibility chart to include 'Transfers'.
- Updated Private Pay Rates effective 01/01/2020.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE905 Transfer Penalty Period Examples [Section I - Prior Private Pay Rates]
- Updated Private Pay Rates effective 01/01/2020.
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Revisions Date 02/25/2020
- Corrected legal authority references.
- Various updates for clarity.
- Updated Definitions and Legal References.
- Wake Island was added as a U.S. Territory.
- Updated language and formatting.
- New section regarding verification.
- Clarification added to other methods of proof.
- Clarification added to Proof section.
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants [Section A - Application Forms, Assistance, Cooperation and Voter Registration]
- Clarified section 2 about 'who can sign the Application' for another person to include an adult in the customer's Premium Tax Credit Budget Group.
- Added additional information to Customer Cooperation section for staff to check the case file and available sources before requesting proof from the customer.
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Revisions Date 02/14/2020
- New section adding criteria for undue hardship claims for trusts.
- Updated definition for "grooming" to be the same as the EPD manual.
MA1102 Enrollment with a Health Plan [Section A - Overview]
- Changed "Steward Health Choice" to "Health Choice Arizona".
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Revisions Date 02/03/2020
- Removed ACE references
- Added clarifying note with reference to IV-E foster care or adoption subsidy in HEAplus.
MA606 Types of Income [Section H - Allocated Income]
MA606 Types of Income [Section N - Census Income]
- Updated policy on application of temporary census income for medical assistance programs.
- Updated definitions and links
MA606 Types of Income [Section UUU- Wages]
- Added a NOTE and a link with reference to temporary census income
MA608 Income Deeming [Section B - Sponsored Non-Citizen Deeming]
- Removed reference to ACE and related links
MA609 Income Deductions [Section B - Income Deductions for Non-MAGI programs]
- Removed link to a procedure that has been removed from the manual
- Removed reference to ACE and related link to a procedure that has been removed from the manual.
MA1106 ALTCS Enrollment Changes [Section C-Changes Requiring Program Contractor Agreement]
- Removed reference to ACE
- updated language and formatting.
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants [Section A - Application Forms, Assistance, Cooperation and Voter Registration]
- Removed application for AHCCCS Long Term Care Services (ACE-102). The application for ALTCS now falls under Health-e-Arizona Plus (HEAplus) Online Application.
MA1309 Approval of Applications [Section B - Approval Letters]
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section S - Medical Improvement]
- Removed ACE references
- Added clarifying note with reference to IV-E foster care or adoption subsidy in HEAplus.
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Revisions Date 01/28/2020
MA609 Income Deductions [Section C - Income Deductions for MAGI Programs]
- Updated FPL Disregard table to reflect January 2020 FPL figures.
- Updated to reflect the 2020 Federal Poverty Level income standards for all Medical Assistance programs.
- Updated formatting
MA1204 KidsCare Premiums [Section A - General Information about KidsCare Premiums]
- Updated the income ranges for KidsCare premiums to reflect the increase in the 2020 Federal Poverty Level amounts.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Section A, B, C]
- Updated FPL-based examples to reflect 2020 FPL limits.
MAE1204 General Information about KidsCare Premiums Example [Section A]
- Updated FPL-based examples to reflect new FPL limits published January 2020.
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Revisions Date 01/15/2020
- Corrected legal references, updated links, definition, and formatting
- Updated links and formatting to improve clarity.
- Updated to clarify that the period of ineligibility for Kidscare is 3 months rather than 90 days when a person chooses to end creditable health care.
- Updated Legal References
- Updated PAS reassessment criteria.
- Updated language and formatting to improve clarity.
- Clarified policy and updated definition for the term 'Intellectual cognitive disability'.
- Updated the definitions table
- Updated language for clarity
- Updated language from 90 days to 3 months
MA1301 General Information for All Applicants [Section A - Application Forms, Assistance, Cooperation and Voter Registration]
- Removed application for AHCCCS Long Term Care Services (ACE-102). The application for ALTCS now falls under Health-e-Arizona Plus (HEAplus) Online Application.
MA1309 Approval of Applications [Section B - Approval Letters]
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section S - Medical Improvement]
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Revisions Date 01/10/2020
MA606 Types of Income [Section CCC - Self-Employment]
- Clarification for when to use the process for verifying self-employment income was made.
MA1401 General Information about Renewals [Section A - Renewal Process]
- Clarified that a no response required renewal is still used when a customer’s MSP eligibility ends or changes and the customer is ALTCS eligible.
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Revisions Date 12/31/2019
- ALTCS loss of SSI Cash is processed as a change. Link to change and change process provided
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section AA - SSI Cash Eligibility Ends]
- Updated Title and updated policy to include ALTCS does not require a full renewal.
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Revisions Date 12/30/2019
MA602 Income Eligibility [Section A - ALTCS Budget Groups]
- Removed DE-118 Statement of Facts by removing Legal marriage chart and pointing to Proof of Legal Marriage in MA520.
MA606 Types of Income [Section U - Educational Assistance]
- Removed reference to DE-118 Statement of Fact.
- Removed reference to DE - 201 Release of Information Authorization.
- Removed DE-118 by removing the marriage proof table and referring to MA520
MA704 Ownership Resources [Section C - Equitable Ownership]
- Removed “statement of fact” and replaced with “written statement."
MA705 Resource Types [Section BB - Unspent Income]
- Removed DE-118 Statement of Fact.
- Removed DE-201 Permission to Release Information.
MA903 Transfers That Do Not Affect Eligibility [Section H - Transfer of Resources to or for the Benefit of Specific Individuals]
- Removed references to DE-118 Statement of Facts and replaced with written statement
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section R - Marital Status]
- Changed DE-118 Statement of Fact to Written statement.
MAE704 Ownership of Resources [Section A - Equitable Ownership Example]
- Replaced references to the Statement of Fact (DE-118) form with written statement.
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Revisions Date 12/20/2019
MA609 Income Deductions [Section B - Income Deductions for Non-MAGI Programs]
- Updated Child Allocation and Student Earned Income Exclusion amounts for 2020
- Updated income standard to reflect January 2020 Federal Benefit Rate increase.
MA705 Resources Types [Section K - Home Property]
- Updated the Home Property Equity Value standard for 2020.
- Updated policy to include the 2020 CSRD figures (Subsection 2, CSRD standards - Removed calendar year 2017 and added calendar year 2020).
MA803 Special Treatment Trusts [Section E - Special Treatment Trusts and ALTCS Eligibility]
- Clarified what documentation is needed for renewal.
- Removed areas that repeated or were processes rather than policy.
MA1201 Customer Costs [Section C - Share Of Cost (SOC) Deductions]
- Added the FBR standards used for the Personal Needs Allowance for 2020.
- Added the Maximum Monthly Spousal Need Standard for 2020.
MAE610 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Sections - A, B, C]
- Updated calculation tables for 2020 figures.
MAE611 Calculating Income Eligibility for SSI-MAO Examples [Sections - A, B, C]
- Updated calculation tables for 2020 figures.
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Revisions Date 11/26/2019
MA1104 Enrollment with a Program Contractor [Section C - DDD Enrollment]
- Updated DDD enrollment section to include integrated plans effective 10/1/2019.
- Removed outdated information and terminology and updated legal references.
MA1104 Enrollment with a Program Contractor [Section D - American Indian Enrollment]
- Updated the section to include the integrated plans effective 10/1/2019
- Removed obsolete information about enrollment transition choices when the customer turns 21.
MA1109 Children's Rehabilitative Services [Section B - CRS Application and Designation]
- Updated the section to include the integrated plans effective 10/1/2019
- Removed obsolete information about enrollment transition choices when the customer turns 21.
MA1109 Children's Rehabilitative Services [Section C - CRS Designation Changes]
- Updated enrollment transition choices when the customer turns 21.
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Revisions Date 11/25/2019
- Updated links and formatting
- Updated links and formatting
- Updated links and formatting
- Updated links and formatting
- Updated links and formatting
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Revisions Date: 11/13/2019
- Replaced "Statement of Facts (DE-118)" with "Written Statement" in proof section. Also, added "supporting documents" to proof.
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Revisions Date: 10/29/2019
- Added definition of Medically Improved Coverage Group and added legal authority.
- Revised chapter title from Disabled to Disability.
- Updated wording and language for clarity.
- Provided additional clarification regarding people employed but on leave for certain reasons.
MA606 Types of Income - [Section TT - Pension and Retirement Income]
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MA705 Resource Types - [Section I - Financial Accounts]
- Replaced DE-118 Statement of Fact with Written Statement
- Added detail for ABLE accounts for submitting PCRs
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Revisions Date: 10/18/2019
MA1401 General Information about Renewals - [Section A - Renewal Process]
- Updated policy to clarify that when a renewal pends for information that was not available from the data services hubs and the eligibility worker finds the proof in the case file or from other sources, the renewal can be completed as a no-response renewal.
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Revisions Date: 10/01/2019
- Updated Private Pay Rate for October 2019.
- Clarified that Private Pay Rate may be updated at any time, not just annually.
MA1201 ALTCS Share of Cost (SOC) - [Section C - Share of Cost (SOC) Deductions]
- Updated Standard Utility Allowance for October 2019.
- Various updates for formatting and clarity.
MAE 905 Transfer Penalty Period - [Section I - Prior Private Pay Rates]
- Update for October 2019 changes.
- Clarified that PPR may change at any time, not just annually each October.
MAE1201 ALTCS Share of Cost Examples
- Re-worded example to specify the year, so that it does not need to be updated annually.
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Revisions Date: 08/16/2019
MA606 Types of Income - [Section RRR - Veterans Administration (VA) Benefits]
- Added a link to a new procedure for determining the correct VA benefit amounts for VA Improved Pensions
- Formatting updates for clarity
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Revisions Date: 07/12/2019
MA606 Types of Income – [Section G - Alimony and Spousal Maintenance]
- Revised to reflect January 1, 2019 changes to how Alimony Payments are counted for MAGI programs
- Updated Definitions and Legal Authorities section
MA609 Income Deductions – [Section C - Income Deductions for MAGI Programs]
- Revised Adjustments to Gross Income table
- Updated the description for Alimony Paid adjustment type
- Removed the Domestic Productions Activity Deduction adjustment type
MA1502 Types of Changes – [Section L - Expenses]
- Updated the Adjustments to Gross Income table with the following:
- Added information about Alimony Payments
- Removed Domestic Productions Activity Deduction
- Added new section on Applying for potential benefits online
- Added referral links to assist customers applying for potential benefits
- Added that a confirmation number from a VA or UI application is acceptable proof.
- Updated language and formatting
- Expanded definition of Cash Benefits
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Revisions Date: 07/01/2019
- Updated prior quarter eligibility to apply to children and pregnant woman categories only.
- Updated Definitions
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Revisions Date: 06/21/2019
MA1201 ALTCS Share Of Cost (SOC) [Section C - Share Of Cost (SOC) Deductions]
- The standards used to calculate the Community Spouse Monthly Income Allowance (CSMIA) have been updated with the amounts effective 7/1/2019.
- Revised MSN and 30% MSN Figures
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Revisions Date: 06/07/2019
MA1602 Confidentiality [Section C - Release of Confidential Information]
- Added definition of 'case file'
- Revised the policy section for clarity
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Revisions Date: 05/17/2019
- Revised “Definitions” to reflect changes in the law and provide additional clarification.
- Added additional definitions for “Public Institution” and “Voluntarily living in a public institution”.
- Updated legal authority references.
MA1502 Types of Changes [Section V]
- Revised for clarity.
- Revised “Definitions” section to reflect changes in the law and provide additional clarification.
- Added additional definitions for “Public Institution” and “Voluntarily living in a public institution”.
- Added additional legal authority references.
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Revisions Date: 04/30/2019
- Updated effective dates of yearly pay rate change.
- Updated links to Appendix A and Appendix B.
- MA1001 Appendix A for the EPD PAS and Appendix B for the DD PAS were revised to include that the ALTCS PAS can be completed in the hospital.
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Revisions Date: 03/29/2019
- Updated the time-frame for using a prior eligible PAS when the customer reapplies.
- Removed outdated policy for hospitalized customers
- Updated formatting
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Revisions Date: 02/20/2019
- Added new subsection F, Customers Requesting Letters in an Alternative Format
- Various formatting updates for clarity
- Added information regarding how a customer may contact AHCCCS to ask for letters to be sent in an alternative format.
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Revisions Date: 02/01/2019
MA609 – INCOME DEDUCTIONS [SECTION C]
- Added 5% Federal Poverty Level disregard amounts that are effective 2/1/2019.
- Updated to reflect the 2019 Federal Poverty Level income standards for all Medical Assistance programs.
MA1204 – KIDSCARE PREMIUMS – [SECTION A]
- Updated the income ranges for KidsCare premiums to reflect the increase in the 2019 Federal Poverty Level amounts.
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Revisions Date: 01/01/2019
MA609 Income Deductions [Section B]
- Subsection 2, Student Earned Income Exclusion – Removed calendar year 2014 and added calendar year 2019.
- Subsection 8, Child Allocations – Removed calendar year 2016 and added calendar year 2019.
- Added the ALTCS Standards for 2019
- Added the SSI-MAO FBR Standards for 2019
- Updated Proof subsection on Life Insurance
- Updated language and formatting
- Updated Manual references and links
- Updated language on verifying financial accounts.
- Updated language on specific exceptions relating to ABLE financial accounts.
- Subsection 2 - Removed calendar year 2017 and added the Home Equity limit for 2019
- Subsection 2, CSRD Standards – Removed calendar year 2016 and added calendar year 2019.
- Added the FBR standards used for the Personal Needs Allowance for 2019.
- Added the Maximum Monthly Spousal Need Standard for 2019.
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Revision Date: 12/21/2018
- Updated language and formatting to improve clarity.
- Updated the main policy section by adding eligibility criteria and covered services as numbered lists.
- Added Definitions
- Updated proof subsection.
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Revision Date: 12/14/2018
MA1707- The Eligibility Hearing [Sections A; B; C ]
- The timeframes subsection under section A and C is updated for clarity.
- Updated the table on scheduling and holding the hearing.
- Updated manual references and links
- Updated language for clarity
- Updated the section Eligibility Office Responsibilities with updated names of offices.
- Updated manual references and links
MA602 - Budget Groups Income (Section D)
- Removed reference to FPEP. Program no longer exists.
- Removed reference to FPEP. Program no longer exists.
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Revision Date: 12/07/2018
- Updated manual references and links.
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Revision Date: 11/29/2018
- Updated Private Pay Rates table.
- Updated Standard Utility Allowance tables
- Removed subsections and moved the information specific to the ALTCS application process as numbered list to the main policy section.
- Updated language for clarity and revised chapter to meet standard terminology
- Added definitions and legal authorities
- Updated language for clarity and revised the whole chapter to meet standard terminology
- Added definitions and legal authorities
- Updated policy to include information on when a customer can qualify for SLMB or QI-1 even if they do not have Medicare Part B
- Updated formatting, manual references and links.
MA1401 General Information about Renewals [ A; B; and C]
- Updated policy on the Renewal Process for all programs, for both “No Response Required renewals” and “Response Required renewals”
- Updated language for clarity
- Updated definitions and legal authorities
- Updated language on the requirements for Non-Citizen status.
- Updated formatting, manual references and links.
- Updated language for clarity
- Updated formatting, manual references and links.
MA1602 Confidentiality [ A; B; and C ]
- Updated language on Additional Protections for certain medical information in 1602C
- Updated formatting, manual references and links.
- Updated language for clarity
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Revision Date: 11/16/2018
- Updated language for clarity
- Updated links to new examples
- Updated language for clarity
- Updated links to new examples
- Updated language for clarity
MA1302 Special Procedures for Certain Applicants [ A; B; C; D; E ]
- Updated language for clarity and revised chapter to meet standard terminology
- Added definitions and legal authorities in MA1302A.
- “Proof” subsections removed in MA1302C and MA1302E.
- Added definitions in MA1302D.
- Updated language and formatting to improve clarity on Written Letters policy.
Revisions Prior to 11/16/2018
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