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1931 Eligibility Group

Guidance for : We are writing to remind you of our policy concerning implementation of 1931 of the Social Security Act (the Act) and to urge you to submit a State plan amendment adding the 1931 eligibility group to your Medicaid State plan, if you have not already done so. Section 1931 was added to the Act by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: September 22, 1997

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