1. A. The department may initiate and determine Medicaid eligibility based on data from sources other than the child (or the child’s family) without an application form; however, a child can only be automatically enrolled for coverage if the:

   1. 1. child or family consents to being enrolled through affirmation and signature on an Express Lane agency application; and

   2. 2. department has informed the parent, guardian or custodial relative of the:

      1. a. services that will be covered;
      2. b. appropriate methods for using such services;
      3. c. premium or other cost-sharing charges that apply (if applicable);
      4. d. medical support obligations created by enrollment (if applicable); and
      5. e. actions the parent, guardian or relative must take to maintain enrollment and renew coverage.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 36:1556 (July 2010).