10A ncac 63G .0103       APPLICATION FOR SERVICES

(a)  In order to be determined eligible for services, pursuant to this Subchapter, the resident must:

(1)           have been determined to be ineligible for medicaid and other state or federal programs that offer eye care services or eligible for Medicaid but required to meet a spend-down before Medicaid coverage becomes effective;

(2)           complete the application for services in person or by mail; and

(3)           verify income in the form of a statement from their employer or written proof of other sources of income.

(b)  Individuals wishing to apply for services may contact either the county department of social services or the Division of Services for the Blind field office to determine where application should be made.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 111‑8; 143B‑157;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1977; January 1, 1977; February 19, 1976;

Readopted Eff. November 16, 1977;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; April 1, 1990; December 1, 1983; July 1, 1981; June 1, 1978;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 23, 2015.