Kansas Family Medical Assistance
Manual (KFMAM)
Eligibility Policy - 4/27/2024
01000 >>> 01400 >>> 1409 >>> 1409.01
1409
1409.01 Paper Applications and Review Forms - Any mark or sign made by the person signing the application with the intent to represent the identity of that person is acceptable. This includes handwritten (wet), typed (mechanical), stamped, and scanned signatures. A handwritten signature does not have to be legible to be acceptable. If the person is marking the application with an “X” (or other symbol) because they are unable to sign their name due to illiteracy or disability, the signature of two (2) witnesses to validate the identity of the person making the mark is required.
A signature provided in the wrong place in most instances shall not disqualify the application as long as the signature is both valid and acceptable. This applies to signatures provided on either the signature page or the medical representative authorization page of the application.
Note: While it is not required that the signature be on the correct signature line, it does need to indicate an agreement/authorization of the items preceding the signature section on the signature page, i.e., the rights and responsibilities section of the application or review form.