Important Update on New Medicaid Citizenship Documentation Requirements and Texas
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Author:
Anne Dunkelberg /(512) 320-0222 x 102
November 30, 2006
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Some recent media reports have erroneously stated that the new federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rules deny Medicaid coverage to newborns of "Emergency Medicaid" non-citizen mothers. In fact, the new federal law and rule did not change eligibility for Medicaid in any way. It is critical that Texas health care providers and social service agencies understand the correct policy so that (1) eligible U.S. citizens are not wrongfully denied Medicaid, and (2) health care providers do not incur avoidable uncompensated care. Providers and community-based organizations should also make certain that Texas Medicaid policies are being followed correctly in their facilities and communities, because these policies should minimize Medicaid denials and delays for U.S. citizens of all ages— not just newborns. Please share this important information with your staff who work with Medicaid applications.