Section DHS 102.036 - Verification of immigration status(1) The agency shall verify immigration status of persons declaring a satisfactory immigration status either through the electronic service established by the U.S. department of health and human services, or the department of homeland security.(2) Persons applying for MA emergency services provided under 42 USC 1396b(v) or applying for an unborn child under s. 49.471, Stats. shall not be required to verify their immigration status.(3) If immigration status cannot be promptly verified, a reasonable opportunity period of 95 days shall be provided to applicants during which efforts must continue to obtain verification or, if necessary, request documentation. Benefits shall not be delayed, denied, reduced, or terminated during the reasonable opportunity period if the individual is otherwise eligible for MA. An additional reasonable opportunity period may be granted when a change in immigration status is reported.(4) Unless the individual reports a change in immigration status or information is received that indicates a potential change in the individual's status, the agency shall not re-verify or require an individual to re-verify immigration status at a renewal of eligibility or upon a subsequent application following a break in coverage.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 102.036
Adopted by, CR 23-046: cr. Register April 29 No. 820, eff. 5/1/2024