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Effective: October 1, 2007 |
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03.50 - General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) (Archive) |
Archived: August 1, 2008 |
People who do not have a basis of eligibility for Medical Assistance (MA) may be eligible for General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC). People who have an MA basis of eligibility are not eligible for GAMC.
There are two benefit sets for GAMC:
l People with incomes less than or equal to 75% FPG and assets less than or equal to $1,000 may qualify for full GAMC benefits.
l People with incomes between 75% and 175% FPG and assets equal to or less than $10,000 for a household of one and $20,000 for a household of two or more may qualify for limited coverage while in the hospital through the GAMC Hospital Only (GHO) benefit set.
GAMC and GHO applicants and enrollees must meet eligibility requirements for state residence, citizenship and immigration status, Social Security number, and other requirements as described in this chapter. Also:
l The earliest possible eligibility begin date for GAMC or GHO is the date the agency receives the application or a request to apply for health care programs. Special provisions apply to health care providers who assist certain GAMC applicants with establishing their date of application.
Note: Provider assistance is common for applicants who are hospitalized and are unable to apply due to their medical condition or disability. See Date of Application for further information.
l All GAMC and GHO applicants must meet certain legal criteria, as described in Legal Factors.
For a description of the specific requirements for each type of GAMC eligibility, including Transitional MinnesotaCare, see: