048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-3

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 2-3 - Application Process

When an individual makes a request for Kid Care CHIP, the following apply:

(a) An application form shall be provided upon request;

(b) A separate application shall be required for each family, and the applicant shall be notified, in writing, of the result;

(c) The application may be mailed, delivered personally, faxed or submitted on-line to the Department;

(d) The application shall be accepted when complete and noted as received;

(e) Applicants shall be informed of the eligibility criteria, services available under the program, and their rights and responsibilities;

(f) An application shall be approved if the applicant is found to be eligible; or

(g) An application shall be denied if the applicant:

• (i) is found to be ineligible;

• (ii) does not provide all required information;

• (iii) has withdrawn the application;

• (iv) is an inmate of a public institution;

• (v) is a resident in an institution for mental disease;

• (vi) is a dependent of a state employee eligible for health insurance benefits;

• (vii) has insurance or has willingly dropped insurance within thirty (30) days before the application was submitted; or

• (viii) is age nineteen (19) or older.

(h) Documentation of the action taken and the reasons for the action shall be placed in the applicant's case file.

(i) The Department shall provide notice to the applicant of the determination within forty-five (45) calendar days from the application date.

048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-3