3 Question About Address Change

[legacy]

Wondering the best way to handle the timing of mailing in the Change Form. Was thinking to get the address change sticker on my DL, then attach a copy of both sides to the Change Form.

 

1. Am I required to submit a Change Form, or can I wait until renewal time to change the address on that form?

 

2. The Change Form says to "attach a copy of your driver's license." Does the DL copy need to show the future, current, or both addresses?

 

3. Will the new card have the same patient id number?

[LongHairBri]

the address on your card is your mailing address, could even be a PO box. you can wait till renewal

 

change form says add copy of license to prove you are you

 

I have all 6 cards, my patient # and all 5 caregiver #'s are all the same, not sure yet if they'll change with renewal. I just sent in the first renewal a few days ago

[knottwhole]

you can wait till renewal

Not true according to MDCH.

 

"You are required to tell the MMMP in writing of any such changes within 14 days of the change."

 

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_51869_52140---,00.html

[legacy]

Not true according to MDCH.

 

"You are required to tell the MMMP in writing of any such changes within 14 days of the change."

 

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_51869_52140---,00.html

 

 

I'd like to know what source the MDCH used when they wrote this FAQ. I don't recall seeing the "14 day" requirement noted in either their proposed administrative rules or in the MMMA.

 

I just got off the phone with my doctor's office. The person who answered the phone suggested to not send in the Change Form. I forgot to ask about waiting for renewal... was caught off guard by that suggestion. lol

[knottwhole]

I'd like to know what source the MDCH used when they wrote this FAQ.

They don't want you to know, but wouldn't you rather spend the $10.00 so there is no conflict should problems arise?

If you're a caregiver, the rules don't apply the way they are written. If you're a patient, do it just to cross your T's and dot your I's.

 

Rule 19. (1) In order to update registry information for a qualifying patient or primary caregiver, the registered qualifying patient, registered primary caregiver, or registered qualifying patient’s parent or legal guardian, as applicable, is responsible for notifying the department of a change in any of the following:

 

a] The registered qualifying patient's name.

 

b] The registered qualifying patient’s address.

[medicineman420]

Your best bet...use a po box...why let any know the secret spot

[legacy]

the address on your card is your mailing address, could even be a PO box. you can wait till renewal

 

change form says add copy of license to prove you are you

 

I have all 6 cards, my patient # and all 5 caregiver #'s are all the same, not sure yet if they'll change with renewal. I just sent in the first renewal a few days ago

 

LongHairBri,

My id# is 13 characters long, plus a dash in the middle. On my renewed card, the 9th character has been increased by 1. That's the only difference.

 

Does anyone know if the id# changes as a result of an Address Change?