2306 Agent Orange | Medicaid

Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
Medicaid Policy Manual

Policy Title:

Agent Orange

Effective Date:

July 2022

Chapter:

2300

Policy Number:

2306

Previous Policy Number(s):

MT 59

Updated or Reviewed in MT:

MT-65

Requirements

Permanently exclude from resources unspent portions of Agent Orange Payments.

Basic Considerations

Agent Orange payments are made to Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange defoliant. Payments may be made to surviving spouses.

Interest earned on unspent portions is a countable resource if left to accrue.

Procedures

Verify the date(s) and amount(s) of payments. If deposited, obtain a copy as to the date(s) and amount(s) of deposits, if available. If not available, obtain a written statement from the A/R or RP. Refer to 2305 Commingled Funds.