MANUAL TRANSMITTAL
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of County Operations
Policy Issuance Number: MS 03-06
Medical Services Policy Manual Issuance Date: October 1, 2003
From: Joni Jones, Director Expiration Date: Until Superseded
Subj: Citizenship and Alien Status
Summary of Changes
A new section of policy has been added to the Medical Services Policy Manual at [MS 6700] - 6783 regarding Citizenship and Alien Status effective October 1, 2003. This policy replaces existing policy regarding citizenship and alien status found at different sites in the Medicaid manual. Additional information has been added regarding alien status, including public charge, using SAVE, establishing qualifying quarters, victims of trafficking, battered aliens, indigent aliens and sponsor deeming. Although the policy regarding citizenship and alien status has not changed, written policy has been silent on some of these issues.
Inquiries to: Jack Tiner, 501-682-8259
Diana Teal, 501-682-1562
Carmen Banks, 501-682-8258
Carla Droughn, 501-682-8254