7 AAC 100.018 - Application processing, timeframes, and notices
Current through December 2, 2021
(a) No later than
30 days after an application is received, or 90 days if a disability
determination is required, a district office of the division handling public
assistance matters in the department or the office of the department handling
matters for children in the department's protective custody or supervision
shall mail a notice to the applicant
(1)
indicating that the applicant is either eligible or ineligible for
benefits;
(2) requesting additional
information or documentation if necessary to determine eligibility;
or
(3) confirming that the
application was withdrawn as provided in
7
AAC 100.012.
(b) If the department determines that the
applicant is eligible for Medicaid under this chapter, the department will
include in the notice under (a) of this section the date coverage begins. If
the department determines that the applicant is ineligible the department will
include in the notice under (a) of this section
(1) the specific reason for the
denial;
(2) an explanation of the
applicant's right to request a hearing under 7 AAC 49; and
(3) the statute or regulation that supports
the reason the application was denied.
(c) The department will not delay a finding
of eligibility, deny eligibility, or terminate benefits on the basis that it
was unable to comply with the time limits established by this
section.
Notes
Authority:AS 47.05.010
AS 47.07.040
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