M601 Determinig Basic Eligibility - Residence
Purpose: This section will assist in determining whether an individual is eligible for benefits in Wyoming based on residence.
Current Policy Effective Date: July 1, 2005
Date Last Reviewed: May 1, 2007
Previous Policy:
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POL M601: DETERMINING BASIC ELIGIBILITY - RESIDENCE
1. Applicants Must Be Wyoming Residents
Applicants must be living in the State of Wyoming voluntarily and with the intention of establishing a permanent residence in the state.
2. Applicants Moving From Another State Have 45-Day Application Period
Applicant must reside in WY within the 45-day application period.
3. Applicants Without Permanent Address May Be Eligible for Services
Applicants who do not have a permanent home address or permanent dwelling may receive benefits. A general Wyoming address may be used.
4. Client’s Residency Will Continue Until Established Elsewhere
5. Clients May Receive Benefits From Another State In Initial Month
Applicants may receive benefits from Wyoming and another state in the initial month of eligibility. This may occur when a client is moving from another state to Wyoming.
6. Out-Of-State Children May Meet Residency Requirements
A child(ren) in DFS custody and placed in an out-of-state facility may meet residency requirements, unless the child is covered by the other state.
7. Clients May Continue Receiving Benefits if Residency is Interrupted
Clients may continue to receive services if either of the following conditions are met:
· Eligible person’s employer requires them to be out of state.
OR
· Eligible person meets the criteria of temporary absence.
Refer to Section M605 to determine if temporary absence criteria are met.
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Reference:
Defining Requirement: 42 CFR 435.403
Clarifying Information:
Training Link: Not available at this time.
Worker Responsibilities:
Verifying Applicant Residency
1. Refer to Medicaid Table 5 for information on acceptable evidence to verify residency.