221.01 Verification: Former Foster Care Child MA SR 14-04 Dated 01/14

Verify eligibility for Former Foster Care Child medical assistance (MA) at initial eligibility only:

. the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) must verify that the child was in foster care and enrolled in Medicaid as of the age of 18;

. verify that the child is 19 or older but under the age of 26. Self-attestation of age is accepted unless a discrepancy occurs with the electronic verification process; and

. verify that the child is not eligible for any other category of medical assistance.

When the individual reaches age 26, the individual is no longer eligible for Former Foster Care Child MA. Determine eligibility for all other categories of medical assistance before terminating assistance.

References: 42 USC 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX), Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX)