Section 366.509 - Application Requirements(a) To apply for Children's Medicaid benefits, an applicant, authorized representative, or person acting responsibly must: (1) use the application prescribed by HHSC and complete it according to HHSC instructions: (A) in writing, using a paper application obtained via telephone, Internet request, or other means;(B) online, using the application process available over the Internet;(C) over the telephone, through the State's toll-free telephone number; or(D) in person, by visiting an HHSC benefits office;(2) provide all requested information according to HHSC instructions; and(3) sign the application for assistance under penalty of perjury.(b) If someone helps an applicant, authorized representative, or person acting responsibly complete the application for assistance, the name of the person completing the form must appear as requested on the application.(c) If HHSC sends an applicant, authorized representative, or person acting responsibly a request for missing information or verification documents, or both, the applicant, authorized representative, or person acting responsibly must provide the requested information to HHSC by the due date given in the request, or eligibility may be denied.1 Tex. Admin. Code § 366.509
The provisions of this §366.509 adopted to be effective January 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9467