Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-2-5-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 660-2-5-.02 - Rights And Responsibilities

(1) Any person has the right to apply for assistance, have his/her eligibility determined, and if found eligible, to be certified for Medicaid. The recipient must assume the responsibility of furnishing all necessary facts and documentation to establish or reestablish eligibility, advise the Department of any changes in his/her circumstances within 10 days which might affect eligibility, and to provide the Department with any source of information concerning his/her affairs that may be determined necessary.

(2) The individual has the right of confidentiality, to receive prompt action, equitable treatment, notification of any case action taken, and to receive a fair hearing (see Chapter 660-1-5, Hearings, in the General.

(3) Departmental forms explain rights/responsibilities. These forms are explained and given to each adult individual receiving or applying for assistance, who is requested to sign an acknowledgement of explanations made. Copies of these forms may be obtained from the Department.

(4) The individual has the responsibility to develop sources of income/resources as provided in Rule 660-2-2-.37.

Author: Melody Armstrong

Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-2-5-.02

Effective June 28, 1983. Emergency amendment effective October 1, 1983. Permanent amendment effective January 9, 1984. Succedent emergency amendment effective March 1, 1997. Amended: Filed May 6, 1997; effective June 10, 1997.

Statutory Authority: Social Security Act, Title XIX; 42 C.F.R. 435 ; Code of Ala. 1975, Title 38, §§ 4l-22-1 through -27.