7 AAC 100.006 - Authorized representative and individual acting responsibly

Current through December 2, 2021

(a) An applicant 18 years of age or older may appoint a representative who, in the applicant's place, is authorized to apply for Medicaid on the applicant's behalf. An individual who is 18 years of age or older may be an authorized representative. The appointment of an authorized representative must be

(1) in writing; and

(2) signed and dated by the applicant and the authorized representative; if, due to the level of literacy or competence, the applicant's signature is only a mark, the mark must be witnessed by two individuals who each date and sign their own name.

(b) If an applicant is physically or mentally incapable of making application, and is incapable of appointing an authorized representative in accordance with (a) of this section, an application for assistance may be filed by an individual who is acting responsibly in the place of the applicant.

Notes

7 AAC 100.006

Eff. 7/20/2007, Register 183

Authority:AS 47.05.010

AS 47.07.040