Family and Children's Medicaid MA-3340 COUNTY RESIDENCE

07/01/04

I. POLICY RULES

A. An individual applies for Medicaid in his county of residence.

County residence is not an eligibility requirement. When it is discovered that an individual is a resident of another county, do not deny an application. The county must continue to process and transfer to the correct county following procedures in this section.

B. If a recipient moves to another county, transfer the case to the new county of residence.

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