621.03 HCBC-ECI Medical Assistance SR 94-04, 04/94 (AAM-A)

Individuals requesting HCBC-ECI medical assistance-only are always considered an assistance group of 1. See Part 231.03, HCBC-ECI Medical Assistance. Do not consider the income or resources of the spouse if they reside together. Determine whether the individual is income-eligible.

• Add the individual’s countable gross earned income to countable gross unearned income.

 Exception: Do not include VA Aid and Attendance or SSI in this step.

• Gross income must be equal to or below the CAP income limit.

- If gross income is equal to or below the CAP, determine the cost of care.

- If gross income exceeds the CAP, determine eligibility for In and Out medical assistance (see Part 625, In and Out Medical Assistance).