42 CFR 435.914 : Public Health (Part 1 To Parts 1009-1099) — (§ 430.0 To Part 481) — Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department Of Health And Human Services (Continued) (§ 430.0 To Part 481) — Medical Assistance Programs (§ 430.0 To § 456.725) — Eligibility In The States, District Of Columbia, The Northern Mariana Islands, And American Samoa (§ 435.2 To § 435.1205) — Eligibility In The States And District Of Columbia (§ 435.900 To § 435.965) — Determination Of Medicaid Eligibility (§ 435.911 To § 435.915) — Case documentation.

(a) The agency must include in each applicant's case record facts to support the agency's decision on his application.

(b) The agency must dispose of each application by a finding of eligibility or ineligibility, unless -

(1) There is an entry in the case record that the applicant voluntarily withdrew the application, and that the agency sent a notice confirming his decision;

(2) There is a supporting entry in the case record that the applicant has died; or

(3) There is a supporting entry in the case record that the applicant cannot be located.