1. (1) The Alabama Medicaid Agency determines eligibility for individuals for the following programs:

   1. (a) All Medicaid programs in accordance with Titles XIX and XXI of the Act except those listed in (2) and (3) below; and,
   2. (b) Low Income Subsidy (LIS) under Medicare Part D in accordance with the rules under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).
2. (2) The Social Security Administration determines the eligibility of individuals for Supplemental Security Income under Title XVI of the Act.
3. (3) The Alabama Department of Human Resources determines Medicaid eligibility of individuals qualifying for various forms of assistance in accordance with Titles IV-E and XIX of the Act.
4. (4) The Alabama Department of Public Health determines Medicaid eligibility of individuals qualifying for various forms of assistance in accordance with Titles XIX and XXI of the Act.

Author: Denise Banks, Associate Director, Policy and Training, Beneficiary Services Division

Statutory Authority: Social Security Act, Titles XVI, XIX; and Sections 1860D-14, 1902(a)(66), 1905(p)(3), and 1935(a); 20 C.F.R. 416, 42 C.F.R. 423.774, 423.904, and 42 CFR 435, and the State Plan.

History: Rule effective October 1, 1982. Amended: Filed January 11, 2006; effective February 15, 2006. Amended: Filed February 11, 2014; effective March 18, 2014. Amended: Filed September 11, 2018; effective October 26, 2018.