*** The Health Care Programs Manual (HCPM) has been replaced by the Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual (EPM) as of June 1, 2016. Please refer to the EPM for current health care program policy information. ***
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Effective: December 1, 2006 |
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Archived: June 1, 2016 |
Most people requesting health care coverage from the Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) must complete a written application.
This chapter contains the application requirements for MHCP. These requirements include but are not limited to:
l How to apply for MHCP.
l When an application is required.
l When an application is not required.
l Application signature requirements.
l What application forms can be used to apply.
l Who may apply for a client.
This chapter also contains policy requirements when processing an application, including but not limited to:
l Determining the date of application.
l Processing period standards.
l Determining the eligibility begin date.
l Transferring an application and how to transfer it.
l Processing retroactive MinnesotaCare.
l When programs overlap.