469 NAC 1-006
The client is required to:
1. Provide complete and accurate information. State and federal law provides penalties of a fine, imprisonment, or both for persons found guilty of obtaining assistance or services for which they are not eligible by making false statements or failing to report promptly any changes in their circumstances;
2. Report a change in circumstances no later than ten days following the change. This includes information regarding:
a. Monthly expenses;
b. Resources or other financial matters;
c. Employment status;
d. The composition of the household;
e. Living arrangements;
f. Address;
g. Disability status;
h. A temporary absence from the home of any unit member; and
i. Changes in the amount of monthly income, including -
(1) All changes in unearned income; and
(2) Changes in the source of employment, in the wage rate and in employment status, i.e., part-time to full-time or full-time to part-time. For reporting purposes for AABD, 30 hours per week is considered full-time. The client must report new employment within ten days of receipt of the first paycheck, and a change in wage rate or hours within ten days of the change.
3. Present his/her medical card to providers;
4. Inform the medical provider and worker of any health insurance plan, any individual, or any group that may be liable for his/her medical expenses;
5. Cooperate in obtaining any third party medical payments;
6. Enroll in a health plan and maintain enrollment if:
a. One is available to the client;
b. The client is able to enroll on his/her own behalf; and
c. The Department has determined that enrollment in the plan is cost effective.
7. Reimburse to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services or pay to the provider any third party medical payments received directly for services which are payable by the Nebraska Medical Assistance Program;
8. Pay any unauthorized medical expenses;
9. Pay any required medical copayment (see 469 NAC 4-008 ff.);
10. Meet the requirements of the Nebraska Health Connection, if applicable (see 469 NAC 4-009 ff.); and
11. Cooperate with state and federal quality control; and
12. Contact the agency for an interview within 30 days of the date of application if notified that an interview is required.
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