Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2310 TAKING THE LIS APPLICATION

VI. APPLICANT INSISTS THAT DSS PROCESS THE lis APPLICATION

If an applicant insists that DSS determine eligibility for the LIS instead of forwarding it to SSA, explain the following:

A. The processing time standard is 45 days.

B. The client must provide verification of all income and resources as required in MA-2303, Verification Requirements for Applications.

C. The benefit could be delayed because the approval information must be sent to DMA after DSS processes the LIS application. DMA must then manually report the information to CMS for the subsidy benefit once a month.

ISSUED 07/01/05 – CHANGE NO. 21-05

(VI.)

D. If the client then requests that you submit the LIS application to SSA for processing, follow instructions in VI. above.

E. If the client still wants the agency to process the subsidy application, do not complete the on-line application. You must use the SSA-1020, Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, paper application.

Refer to MA-2311, LIS Processing and Case Maintenance, to determine eligibility.

For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office.