207.01 Verification: ANB (MAM)

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Verify all ANB eligibility requirements at the initial eligibility determination, redeterminations, and whenever questionable.

Verify blindness at the initial eligibility determination and subsequently during review months established by the Disability Determination Unit (DDU).

For ANB medical determinations, send the following form when forwarding the request to DDU:

• DDU Form 901, Report of Eye Examination, completed by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist.

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Additional verification may include any of the following:

• medical records, provided they are no older than 2 years;

• any additional material which may bear on the decision; or

• supplemental information requested by DDU, such as additional evaluations, consultations, or second opinions.

References: PART He-W 502, He-W 642.04, RSA 167:6,IV, 42 CFR 435.4, 42 CFR 435.530, 42 CFR 435.531, 42 CFR 435.914, 42 USC 1202