Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0037 - Medicaid
Chapter 18 - MEDICAID ELIGIBLITY
Section 18-5 - General Eligibility Requirements
Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 18-5
Current through September 21, 2024
(a) In addition to meeting the requirements of this Chapter, applicants shall meet the following requirements to be eligible for Medicaid:
(i)
Applicants shall be citizens or nationals of the United States, and shall
provide a social security number and provide proof of identity. Pregnant women
considered to be lawfully present satisfy the citizenship and alienage
eligibility requirements.
(ii)
Applicants shall be a Wyoming resident or meet the criteria, as specified in
the Medicaid State Plan. An individual who intends to return to home property
in another state, shall not be considered a Wyoming resident.
(b) Individuals eligible for Wyoming Medicaid who are incarcerated will be reviewed for continued coverage at the time of notification of incarceration. If the incarcerated individual remains eligible for Wyoming Medicaid, benefits will be suspended. Renewals and applications received for incarcerated individuals will be processed and if approved, benefits will be authorized but suspended until release from the public institution. Inpatient claims will be considered for payment for incarcerated clients while suspended.
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