Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2311 LIS PROCESSING AND MAINTENANCE

REISSUED 01/01/12 – CHANGE NO. 02-12

I. INTRODUCTION

This section only applies to LIS applications taken by DSS which are not forwarded to SSA for processing because the applicant insists that DSS determine eligibility for the LIS. For LIS applications taken by DSS and forwarded to SSA for processing, see MA-2310, Taking the LIS Application.

The dss only determines eligibility for the LIS when the Medicare beneficiary requests the agency to process. When the agency processes an application, the DSS is responsible for notices, hearings and redeterminations for the LIS.

Do not continue to process an LIS application when the Medicare individual becomes authorized for Medicaid in any aid program/category except M-WD or NCHC during the processing period. The individual will be deemed eligible for the LIS.