(a) To apply for Pregnant Women'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.
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