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M602 Determining Basic Eligibility - Identity

Purpose: This section will assist in determining whether an individual is eligible for benefits in Wyoming based on identity.


Current Policy Effective Date: August 1, 2018

Date Last Reviewed: August 1, 2018

Previous Policy: August 1, 2016

POL M602: DETERMINING BASIC ELIGIBILITY - IDENTITY

1. Applicants Must Prove Identity

Identity must be verified for all Medicaid applicants, except when applying for the following programs:

    • Emergency Services.

    • Basic Foster Care.

    • Institutional Foster Care.

For all other Medicaid applicants, refer to Medicaid Table 5 for acceptable verifications of identity.

2. Applicants Born To Medicaid Eligible Mother

Verification of identity is not required for any applicant who was born to a Medicaid eligible mother in Wyoming, during their life time.

Reference:

Defining Requirement: Social Security Act § 1903

Clarifying Information:

Worker Responsibilities: