Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 366 - MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND NEEDY FAMILIES
Subchapter F - MEDICAID FOR TRANSITIONING FOSTER CARE YOUTH
Section 366.613 - Application Requirements

Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 366.613

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

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

(b) An applicant who previously received MTFCY benefits, and seeks to reapply for MTFCY, must reapply for MTFCY as described in subsections (c) - (e) of this section.

(c) For an applicant described in subsection (b) 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 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.

(d) 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.

(e) 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.

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