36-263. Eligibility for children's
rehabilitative services
A. Any chronically ill or physically disabled person or the person's parent or
legal guardian who applies for children's rehabilitative services is subject to a
preliminary financial screening process developed by the department in coordination with
the Arizona health care cost containment system administration to be administered at the
initial intake level. If the results of a screening indicate that a child may be title
XIX eligible, in order to continue to receive services pursuant to this article the
applicant must then submit a complete application within ten working days to the
department of economic security, or the Arizona health care cost containment system
administration, which shall determine the applicant's eligibility pursuant to section
36-2901, paragraph 6, subdivision (a) or section 36-2931, paragraph 5 for health and
medical or long-term care services. If the person is in need of emergency services
provided pursuant to this article, the person may begin to receive these services
immediately, provided that within five days from the date of service a financial screen
is initiated.
B. Applicants who refuse to cooperate in the financial screen and eligibility
process are not eligible for services pursuant to this article. A form explaining loss
of benefits due to refusal to cooperate shall be signed by the applicant. Refusal to
cooperate shall not be construed to mean the applicant's inability to obtain
documentation required for eligibility determination.
C. The department of economic security shall, in coordination with the department
of health services, provide on-site eligibility determination at appropriate program
locations subject to legislative appropriation.
D. This section only applies to persons who receive services that are provided
pursuant to this section and that are paid for in whole or in part with state funds.
E. Notwithstanding any other law, beginning on July 1, 2000, the department of
health services shall not provide services in the children's rehabilitative services
non-title XIX program to persons who are not citizens of the United States or who do not
meet the alienage requirements that are established pursuant to title XIX of the social
security act. This subsection does not apply to persons who are receiving services
before August 6, 1999.
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