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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-57A. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN |
Section 29-57A00. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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57A00.1There is established in the District of Columbia (District) a program to provide medical assistance to any immigrant child who:
(a)Resides in the District; and
(b)Has an annual family income of up to 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
57A00.2Medical assistance provided pursuant to this chapter shall be provided by a health maintenance organization (HMO) that has a current contract with the District government to provide managed care health services on a capitated basis in accordance with subsections 57A00.4 and 57A00.5
57A00.3An application for medical assistance shall be submitted to the Income Maintenance Administration, Department of Human Services.
57A00.4Each program enrollee shall select an HMO that satisfies the criteria set forth in subsection 57A00.2 within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice that the enrollee's application has been approved.
57A00.5The Medical Assistance Administration (MAA), Department of Health, shall assign any enrollee who does not select an HMO that satisfies the criteria set forth in subsection 57A00.2 within the time frame set forth in subsection 57A00.4.
57A00.6The cost of medical assistance provided pursuant to this chapter in any fiscal year shall not exceed the amount of local funds appropriated during that fiscal year for the purposes of this chapter.
57A00.7The number of persons enrolled in this program shall not exceed the number authorized by statute.
57A00.8Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to create or constitute an entitlement or right to medical assistance for any person.