Emergency Medical, Tuberculosis

(a)Persons who would be otherwise eligible as provided by this Article, except for their failure to meet the residency requirements prescribed in § 2905.2, who are ineligible for Title XIX services, are eligible to receive temporary emergency services on Guam that are determined by the Administrator as necessary to treat an emergency medical condition.

(b)No residency requirement shall be imposed for persons with tuberculosis. Persons with tuberculosis or leprosy shall be required only to meet income and resource eligibility standards.

(c)Each person desiring to be classified as eligible pursuant to this Section shall apply for certification pursuant to rules established by the Administrator. The Administrator shall make the final determination regarding eligibility. On determination that the person is eligible for emergency care, the Administrator shall issue certification of limited eligibility to the applicant and shall provide notification to Program Providers.

(d)All persons who are applying for eligibility pursuant to this Section shall submit the application with copies of verification documents to the Administrator, which shall determine the applicant’s eligibility. If the person is hospitalized at the time of the application, the Administrator may certify the person as eligible pursuant to this Section pending a final determination of eligibility.