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Citizenship & IdentityNew Federal Requirements
What are the new requirements?
• New Federal Law
• Requires Proof of Citizenship & Identity
• One-time process
• Starts July 1, 2007
Who is affected by the new law?
• Current members (U.S. Citizens)
• New applicants (U.S. Citizens)
Exempt Citizens
• Medicare beneficiaries
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries
• Children in foster care
• Newborns of SoonerCare members (Due by 1st birthday)
Electronic Verification
• Data matching
• OSDH Vital Statistics
• OKDHS
How does it affect non-citizens?
• No change in eligibility rules for non-citizen, qualified aliens
• No further documents required for qualified aliens (already must provide documentation)
• No change for emergency services
Proof with a Single Document
One of these proves both citizenship and identity:
• U.S. passport
• Certificate of naturalization
• Certificate of citizenship
Proof of Identity
• Driver’s license or state ID card
• See Fact Sheet for other proof
Proof of Identity for Children
• Day care or nursery record • School record or report card--under 16 • Affidavits signed by a parent or
guardian (under 16 only)
Proof of Citizenship
• U.S. birth certificate
• See Fact Sheet for other proof
Assistance with Documentation
• Special assistance from OKDHS and OHCA (CVU)
• Members to make good faith effort to provide proof
Written Affidavit
• Last resort method of proof
• Can’t use for both citizenship and identity
Outreach to Current Members
• Notification Letter and Fact Sheet Flyer mailed to members
• Started May 2007, continues for one year
Community Outreach
• Information packets for community groups/organizations
• Posters & Postcards
• Meetings/presentations
• OHCA Website FAQs