Medicaid; eligibility determination appeal time limit, mailed communications time period.

Removed the requirement to add a 10-day mailing time period to all Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF notices that require applicant action.

Added requirement for the Department of Medical Assistance Services to consider mailing delays as good cause for late filing of Medicaid appeals.

Added mandate for both departments to review current notice practices to ensure applicants and recipients are aware of available assistance and how to contact appropriate personnel.

Added clarification that nothing in the act affects provider appeals or timeframes to appeal actions by Medicaid managed care organizations.

Modified the appeal timeline language from 'receipt of notice' to 'issuance of notice' for the 90-day appeal period.