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New Federal Citizenship & Identity Requirements: Key Changes and Affected Individuals

As of July 1, 2007, a new federal law mandates proof of citizenship and identity for U.S. citizens applying for benefits. This one-time process impacts current members and new applicants, while exempting certain groups like Medicare and SSI beneficiaries and children in foster care. Acceptable proofs include U.S. passports, birth certificates, and state IDs. Non-citizen eligibility remains unchanged. Community outreach efforts aim to inform affected individuals about these changes and provide assistance with documentation.

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New Federal Citizenship & Identity Requirements: Key Changes and Affected Individuals

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  1. Citizenship & Identity New Federal Requirements

  2. What are the new requirements? • New Federal Law • Requires Proof of Citizenship & Identity • One-time process • Starts July 1, 2007

  3. Who is affected by the new law? • Current members (U.S. Citizens) • New applicants (U.S. Citizens)

  4. Exempt Citizens • Medicare beneficiaries • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries • Children in foster care • Newborns of SoonerCare members (Due by 1st birthday)

  5. Electronic Verification • Data matching • OSDH Vital Statistics • OKDHS

  6. 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

  7. Proof with a Single Document One of these proves both citizenship and identity: • U.S. passport • Certificate of naturalization • Certificate of citizenship

  8. Proof of Identity • Driver’s license or state ID card • See Fact Sheet for other proof

  9. 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)

  10. Proof of Citizenship • U.S. birth certificate • See Fact Sheet for other proof

  11. Assistance with Documentation • Special assistance from OKDHS and OHCA (CVU) • Members to make good faith effort to provide proof

  12. Written Affidavit • Last resort method of proof • Can’t use for both citizenship and identity

  13. Outreach to Current Members • Notification Letter and Fact Sheet Flyer mailed to members • Started May 2007, continues for one year

  14. Community Outreach • Information packets for community groups/organizations • Posters & Postcards • Meetings/presentations • OHCA Website FAQs

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