SECTION 366.1013. Application Requirements

(a) Except for an applicant described in subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services certifies an applicant's eligibility and notifies HHSC to authorize Medicaid coverage.

(b) An applicant who meets the criteria for an eligible group and who aged out of foster care in this State prior to implementation of the Former Foster Care Children's Program must apply to HHSC as described in subsections (d) - (f) of this section.

(c) An applicant who previously received benefits under the Former Foster Care Children's Program and seeks to reapply for the Former Foster Care Children's Program, must reapply to HHSC as described in subsections (d) - (f) of this section.

(d) For an applicant described in subsections (b) or (c) of this section, the applicant, authorized representative, or person acting responsibly must:

(1) use the application for assistance prescribed by HHSC and complete it according to HHSC instructions:

(A) in writing, using a paper application obtained via Internet request, telephone or other means;

(B) online, using the application process available over the Internet;

(C) over the telephone, through the State's toll-free telephone number; or

(D) in person, by visiting an HHSC benefits office;

(2) provide all requested information according to HHSC instructions; and

(3) sign the application for assistance under penalty of perjury.

(e) If someone helps an applicant, authorized representative, or person acting responsibly complete the application for assistance, the name of the person completing the form must appear as requested on the application.

(f) If HHSC sends an applicant, authorized representative, or person acting responsibly a request for missing information or verification documents, or both, the applicant, authorized representative, or person acting responsibly must provide the requested information to HHSC by the due date given in the request, or eligibility may be denied.

Source Note: The provisions of this §366.1013 adopted to be effective January 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9467