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Effective: February 1, 2011 |
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03.50ar4 - General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) (Archive) |
Archived: June 1, 2011 |
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.
GAMC 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 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 applicants must meet certain legal criteria, as described in Legal Factors.
For a description of the specific requirements for GAMC see: