Medical Assistance for People with Breast or Cervical Cancer

2.5.1.4.2 Renewals

Enrollees in Medical Assistance for people with Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) must have eligibility renewed every 12 months. Renewing eligibility means redetermining eligibility.

Annual Renewal Month

The annual renewal month is the month in which eligibility is redetermined for the next 12 months. The first annual renewal month after application is 12 months from the month of application for ongoing MA-BC and occurs annually thereafter as long as the enrollee remains eligible for MA-BC.

The enrollee must complete the Minnesota MA Application/Renewal Breast and Cervical Cancer (DHS-3525) and Certification of Further Treatment Required (DHS-3525A) and submit the forms to their county, tribal or state servicing agency. The form and any required proofs are due before the renewal date. Enrollees can submit the original renewal form or a photocopy, fax or scanned form to their county, tribal or state servicing agency.

When Eligibility Ends at Renewal

Changes reported during an enrollee’s renewal may affect an MA enrollee's basis of eligibility. Enrollees who lose eligibility under one basis must be redetermined for all health care programs they are potentially eligible for, without interruption in their coverage. See EPM 1.3.2.1 Change in Circumstances for more information.

Legal Citations

Code of Feeral Regulations, Title 42, 435.916

Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.057, subdivision 10(c)