(a) Verification of income is required prior to authorization of benefits. An applicant/recipient may not be denied MA for lack of verification if the applicant/recipient has cooperated in the verification attempt under § § 125.21 and 133.23 (relating to the policy; and requirements).
(b) For presumptive eligibility, the qualified provider is not required to verify the applicant’s income prior to authorization of presumptive eligibility.