129 ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS (MAM)

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District Office workers determine eligibility for all programs. Final authority for all eligibility decisions rests with the District Office Supervisor.

Unless supervisory approval is required by policy, determine eligibility based on the following policy:

. Chapter 200, Program Criteria;

. Chapter 300, Nonfinancial Criteria; and

. Chapter 600, Standards and Budgets.

Exceptions: Authorized qualified entities (community outreach providers who have attended DHHS training on presumptive eligibility policy) may make presumptive eligibility decisions for Family Planning medical assistance, and medical assistance for individuals who are seeking medical coverage and are not elderly, blind, or disabled.

Bring to the attention of the District Office Supervisor, or other designated individual, any situation which requires help, consultation, or review prior to making a decision.