How long can a person be an AR?

A person can be an AR until the person applying for Medicaid, or the beneficiary does one of the following:

  • Changes the authorization or contacts their local DSS to let them know person is no longer allowed be their AR.
  • The AR contacts the local DSS for the person applying for Medicaid or beneficiary to tell DSS he or she no longer is acting in as the AR.
  • If there is a change in the legal authority that was granted to the AR or organization, the person applying for Medicaid or beneficiary must provide a notice that includes the AR or applicant/beneficiary’s signature.