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Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015
D—610 General Policy
Revision 10-2; Effective April 1, 2010
D—611 Application
Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015
CHIP
Advisors must verify the identity of all individuals applying for Medical coverage. Once identity has been verified for an individual, advisors do not re-verify.
CHIP Perinatal
Identity is self-declared.
D—612 Renewals
Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015
CHIP
Advisors must verify the identity of the certified individual if identity has not been previously verified.
D—620 Verification Requirements
Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015
CHIP
Birth records and other official records are preferred sources of verification.
Advisors use proof/verification sources from the list under Medical Programs in A-621, Verification Sources. Once identity has been verified for an individual, advisors do not re-verify.
Note: If an applicant/recipient receives reasonable opportunity, verification of identity will be required when the reasonable opportunity period expires.
D—630 Documentation Requirements
Revision 10-2; Effective April 1, 2010
CHIP
Document the source of identity proof/verification.