Families with Medicaid eligibility extended because of increased collection of spousal support
(a)Basis. This section implements sections 408(a)(11)(B)…#
(a) Basis. This section implements sections 408(a)(11)(B) and 1931(c)(1) of the Act.
(b)Eligibility.#
(b) Eligibility. (1) The extended eligibility period is for 4 months.
(2) The agency must provide coverage during an extended eligibility period to a parent or other caretaker relative who was eligible and enrolled for Medicaid under § 435.110, and any dependent child of such parent or other caretaker relative who was eligible and enrolled under § 435.118, in at least 3 out of the 6 months immediately preceding the month that eligibility for the parent or other caretaker relative under § 435.110 is lost due to increased collection of spousal support under title IV-D of the Act.