Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2531 BLINDNESS - MAB

VII. SPECIAL PROCEDURES FOR REAPPLICATIONS

The Income Maintenance Caseworker (IMC) must check the most recent DSB-2202 to determine whether a review is indicated, and document the record with the findings of the DSB-2202.

A. Cases terminated for reasons other than discontinuance of blindness, IMC must:

1. Document in the record that blindness is currently established.

2. Determine eligibility based on the appropriate section.

3. When all other eligibility criteria are verified, dispose of the case.

B. Cases requiring a review of blindness, IMC must:

1. Complete DSB-2202 according to instructions in IV. above.

2. When the DSB-2202 is returned from DSB that establishes blindness, document receipt and file in case record.

3. Determine eligibility based on the appropriate section.

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