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Citizenship & Identity. New 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).
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Citizenship & Identity New 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