Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 102.036 - Verification of immigration status
(1) The agency
shall verify immigration status of persons declaring a satisfactory immigration
status either through the electronic service established by the U.S. department
of health and human services, or the department of homeland security.
(2) Persons applying for MA emergency
services provided under 42
USC 1396b(v) or applying for
an unborn child under s.
49.471, Stats. shall not be
required to verify their immigration status.
(3) If immigration status cannot be promptly
verified, a reasonable opportunity period of 95 days shall be provided to
applicants during which efforts must continue to obtain verification or, if
necessary, request documentation. Benefits shall not be delayed, denied,
reduced, or terminated during the reasonable opportunity period if the
individual is otherwise eligible for MA. An additional reasonable opportunity
period may be granted when a change in immigration status is
reported.
(4) Unless the individual
reports a change in immigration status or information is received that
indicates a potential change in the individual's status, the agency shall not
re-verify or require an individual to re-verify immigration status at a renewal
of eligibility or upon a subsequent application following a break in
coverage.
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