If conflicting evidence is present, refusal or failure of the parent or caretaker relative to verify the presence of a dependent child shall result in the denial or termination of categorically needy medical assistance for:

1. (a) Each child whose presence is not verified; and
2. (b) The parent or caretaker relative, if it cannot be verified that any dependent children are present.

Source. #13875, eff 2-21-24