The West Virginia Medicaid Program Covers:
Medicaid provides medical care in the community or in an institutional setting, such as a nursing home, to individuals who otherwise may not be able to afford the care.
A variety of services are provided, according to state and federal guidelines, depending upon the individual or family circumstances. Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) automatically qualify for Medicaid. In addition, other individuals or families may apply for and receive Medicaid, if eligible and it is provided under a number of coverage groups. Medicaid is administered at the federal level by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the US Department of Health and Human Services.
There are many ways to qualify to receive Medicaid. Some of these coverage groups are mandatory ,i.e., required by CMS to be provided by each state, and some are optional. With the combination of the mandatory and optional coverage groups, and those for which West Virginia has received waivers from federal requirements, West Virginia offers coverage to a wide range of groups.
MEDICAID CITIZENSHIP AND IDENTITY REQUIREMENTS
Effective July 1, 2006, before an individual can receive Medicaid, he must provide proof of his U.S. citizenship and his identity. All Medicaid applicants or recipients will be asked to provide documents to verify U.S. citizenship and identity. If a person receives Medicaid, a reasonable amount of time will be given to show this verification at the time of his redetermination. Medicaid coverage will continue while the person obtains the documentation. The proof of citizenship must only be provided once.