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