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Effective: December 1, 2006 |
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07.20.20ar1 - Updating an Application (Archive) |
Archived: July 1, 2009 |
For more information on when an application is or is not required, see Application Required and Application Not Required.
This section describes the process required to document the most current information on a previous application or renewal.
When to Update an Application.
How to Obtain Application Updates.
Application Updates to Look For.
Documenting Application Updates.
An application for MinnesotaCare (MCRE) is not required for people who have an application or renewal on file which was completed within the past 11 months.
Update the information on the last application or renewal form in either of these circumstances:
l More than one month has elapsed since the form was completed.
l The household was denied for failure to provide information, even if the form is less than one month. See Pending an Application.
Note: A renewal form can be used as an application, without updating, if a closed household reapplies and has submitted a renewal within the past month. Use the renewal form as the application.
How to Obtain Application Updates
Update applications by phone whenever possible.
If you cannot reach the household by phone, request the information by either:
l Mailing a letter or memo to the client requesting updates.
l Sending copies of the pages of the application that require updates.
Application Updates to Look For
Review the information on the last application or renewal with the household. Ask the household if they have experienced a change in any eligibility factors, including:
l Residence and address. See State Residence.
Note: Require a Household Insurance Information Form (HIIF) (DHS-1922B) if the household reports a change in other coverage.
l Income.
l Assets.
Documenting Application Updates
The same information and verification is required for an updated application as a newly submitted application to be processed.
Document results of the updates in the case record.
Use the updated information to determine the household’s eligibility and premium amount.