101.12 Rights of Applicants/Beneficiaries (Eff. 01/01/14) Any individual applying for and/or receiving assistance has certain rights and responsibilities relating to receipt of Medicaid benefits. This section describes the rights and responsibilities of applicants/beneficiaries. 101.12.01 Opportunity to Apply (Eff. 01/01/14) Any individual who requests Medicaid assistance, including those who are clearly ineligible, must be allowed to apply immediately. Eligibility Workers must make a reasonable effort to assist the applicant in establishing eligibility. 101.12.02 Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination (Eff. 01/01/14) Persons applying for, or receiving benefits or services any program administered by or through the SC DHHS, shall not be discriminated against in any manner. The following non-discrimination laws apply to Medicaid: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. V, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits discrimination based on handicap. Title II, Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, guarantees equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, public service, state and local government services and communications. This Act requires that interpreters be available for applicants/beneficiaries, if needed. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on age. Any individual who feels that he/she has been subjected to such discrimination may file a signed, written complaint within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act, by mailing the complaint to: South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Attn: Civil Rights Division Post Office Box 8206 Columbia, South Carolina 29202-8206 All complaints will be investigated in accordance with and federal laws and regulations. 101.12.03 Confidentiality of Information (Rev. 10/01/13)
101.12 Rights of Applicants/Beneficiaries (Eff. 01/01/14) Any individual applying for and/or receiving assistance has certain rights and responsibilities relating to receipt of Medicaid benefits. This section describes the rights and responsibilities of applicants/beneficiaries. 101.12.01 Opportunity to Apply (Eff. 01/01/14) Any individual who requests Medicaid assistance, including those who are clearly ineligible, must be allowed to apply immediately. Eligibility Workers must make a reasonable effort to assist the applicant in establishing eligibility. 101.12.02 Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination (Eff. 01/01/14) Persons applying for, or receiving benefits or services any program administered by or through the SC DHHS, shall not be discriminated against in any manner. The following non-discrimination laws apply to Medicaid: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. V, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits discrimination based on handicap. Title II, Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, guarantees equal opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, public service, state and local government services and communications. This Act requires that interpreters be available for applicants/beneficiaries, if needed. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on age. Any individual who feels that he/she has been subjected to such discrimination may file a signed, written complaint within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act, by mailing the complaint to: South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Attn: Civil Rights Division Post Office Box 8206 Columbia, South Carolina 29202-8206 All complaints will be investigated in accordance with and federal laws and regulations. 101.12.03 Confidentiality of Information (Rev. 10/01/13)
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