Continuous eligibility for children

(a) Basis. This section implements section 1902(e)(12) of the Act.

(b) Eligibility. The agency must provide continuous eligibility for the period specified in paragraph (c) of this section for an individual who is:

(1) Under age 19; and

(2) Eligible and enrolled for mandatory or optional coverage under the State plan in accordance with subpart B or C of this part.

(c) Continuous eligibility period. (1) The length of the continuous eligibility period is 12 months.

(2) A continuous eligibility period begins on the effective date of the individual's eligibility under § 435.915 or most recent redetermination or renewal of eligibility under § 435.916 and ends after the period specified by the agency under paragraph (c)(1) of this section.