42 USC 1396r-1b - Presumptive eligibility for certain breast or cervical cancer patients

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1396r–1b.

Presumptive eligibility for certain breast or cervical cancer patients

(a)

State option

(b)

Definitions

For purposes of this section:

(1)

Presumptive eligibility period

The term “presumptive eligibility period” means, with respect to an individual described in subsection (a), the period that—

(A)

begins with the date on which a qualified entity determines, on the basis of preliminary information, that the individual is described in section 1396a(aa) of this title; and

(B)

ends with (and includes) the earlier of—

(i)

the day on which a determination is made with respect to the eligibility of such individual for services under the State plan; or

(ii)

in the case of such an individual who does not file an application by the last day of the month following the month during which the entity makes the determination referred to in subparagraph (A), such last day.

(2)

Qualified entity

(A)

In general

Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “qualified entity” means any entity that—

(i)

is eligible for payments under a State plan approved under this subchapter; and

(ii)

is determined by the State agency to be capable of making determinations of the type described in paragraph (1)(A).

(B)

Regulations

(C)

Rule of construction

(c)

Administration

(1)

In general

The State agency shall provide qualified entities with—

(A)

such forms as are necessary for an application to be made by an individual described in subsection (a) for medical assistance under the State plan; and

(B)

information on how to assist such individuals in completing and filing such forms.

(2)

Notification requirements

A qualified entity that determines under subsection (b)(1)(A) that an individual described in subsection (a) is presumptively eligible for medical assistance under a State plan shall—

(A)

notify the State agency of the determination within 5 working days after the date on which determination is made; and

(B)

inform such individual at the time the determination is made that an application for medical assistance under the State plan is required to be made by not later than the last day of the month following the month during which the determination is made.

(3)

Application for medical assistance

(d)

Payment

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, medical assistance that—

(1)

is furnished to an individual described in subsection (a)—

(A)

during a presumptive eligibility period;

(B)

by a 1

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entity that is eligible for payments under the State plan; and

(2)

is included in the care and services covered by the State plan,

shall be treated as medical assistance provided by such plan for purposes of clause (4) of the first sentence of section 1396d(b) of this title.

(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XIX, § 1920B, as added Pub. L. 106–354, § 2(b)(1), Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1382.)

cite as: 42 USC 1396r-1b