Kan. Admin. Regs. § 129-14-28

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 129-14-28 - Cooperation

(a) Establishment of eligibility. Each applicant or recipient shall cooperate with the department in the establishment of the applicant's or recipient's eligibility by providing all information necessary to determine eligibility as provided in K.A.R. 129-14-23. Failure to provide all information necessary shall render the members of the assistance plan, as defined in K.A.R. 129-14-33, ineligible for medical assistance.

(b) Social security number. Except as noted in this subsection, each applicant or recipient shall cooperate by providing the department with the applicant's or recipient's social security number. Failure to provide the number, or failure to apply for a number if the applicant or recipient has not previously been issued a social security number, shall render the applicant or recipient ineligible for medical assistance. The following individuals shall be exempt from this requirement:

(1) Any individual who is not eligible to receive a social security number;

(2) any individual who does not have a social security number and can be issued a number only for a valid non-work reason; and

(3) any individual who refuses to obtain a social security number because of well-established religious objections.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 129-14-28

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 65-1,254 and 75-7403; effective, T-129-10-31-13, Nov. 1, 2013; effective Feb. 28, 2014.