Emergency Medical Assistance

2.5.3.1.1 Mandatory Verifications (Archive)

Mandatory verifications must be verified through electronic data sources or by paper proof, if electronic data sources are unsuccessful or unavailable. Self-attestation alone is not acceptable verification of mandatory verifications.

Medical Assistance for Families with Children and Adults

People using a basis of eligibility under Medical Assistance for Families with Children and Adults (MA-FCA) must verify current income.

Medical Assistance for People Who Are Age 65 or Older or People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability

People using a basis of eligibility under Medical Assistance for People Who Are Age 65 or Older or People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability (MA-ABD) must verify:

• Assets

• Certification of Disability through Social Security Administration (SSA) or State Medical Review Team (SMRT) for people claiming a blind or disabled basis of eligibility

• Current income

Medical Assistance with a Spenddown

People who qualify for MA with a spenddown must also verify medical expenses to meet a spenddown.

EMA Renewal

An approved care plan certification (CPC) must be verified for people renewing EMA under any basis of eligibility.

Verifications Not Required

People applying for EMA are not required to verify:

• Immigration Status

• Social Security Number

Legal Citations

Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 136b

Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.06, subdivision 4

Published:  June 1, 2016

Archived:  December 22, 2016