18 Miss. Code. R. 6-1-G-VII
Specific procedures govern the operation of the Compact between the party states. In general, the procedures direct and explain the rights and obligations of the states, the adopted child and the adoptive parents involved in interstate transactions. Through ICAMA procedures and forms, (Form 7.01, Notice of Eligibility for Medicaid (See DFCS Web Connection Website) and Form 7.02, Notice of Action (See DFCS Web Connection Website), a consistent, uniform and efficient process establishes and documents Medicaid entitlement in a new residence state.
The state responsible for financial subsidy of the assistance (or current residence state) completes Form 7.01 and attaches to it a certified copy of the adoption assistance agreement. These documents are sent to the new residence state and take the place of an application for Medicaid. In addition, the documents identify the person in the new residence state who will serve as the point of contact for the family.
Form 7.02 notifies the parents that the current residence state has taken the necessary actions to initiate Medicaid benefits in the new residence state. The responsibilities of the parents for Medicaid and other needed services specified in the adoption assistance agreement are also included.
Form 7.02 is designed to be widely applicable to all adoptive families covered by the Compact. Together Forms 7.01 and 7.02 provide the specific details regarding interstate transfer of services. For example, Form 7.02 informs parents that 60 days after the moving date new claims against the current state Medicaid account will not be honored. Form 7.01 indicates the expected date of Medicaid account closure in the current residence state.
Staff in the Adoption Unit processes the ICAMA forms when a Mississippi family moves to another state or a Mississippi child is placed for adoption in another state. When an adoptive family moves into Mississippi from a party state, the ICAMA forms are sent to the Adoption Unit in order to initiate Mississippi Medicaid for the eligible children.
18 Miss. Code. R. 6-1-G-VII