Continuous eligibility for children
(a)Basis. This section implements section 1902(e)(12) of…#
(a) Basis. This section implements section 1902(e)(12) of the Act.
(b)Eligibility. The agency must provide continuous…#
(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.#
(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.