Categorical and medical eligibility is covered in Chapter 2. Here we begin an aerial fly-over of financial eligibility. In this…
42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(2) states: An individual shall be considered to be blind for purposes of this subchapter if…
Only those persons with a medical need are eligible for Medicaid and not all persons needing help receive Medicaid. In…
With few exceptions (such as the existence of an interstate compact), a Medicaid applicant must be a resident of the…
An applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a legally admitted alien to receive Medicaid. 42 CFR § 435.406. In…
In addition, to establish technical eligibility for nursing home Medicaid, an applicant must be (i) a U.S. Citizen or lawfully…
Individuals who are aged (age 65 or older), blind or disabled may be entitled to Medicaid if they are medically…
The Rule 42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(3)(A) states: "an individual shall be considered to be disabled for purposes of this…
The remainder of this book focuses on long-term care Medicaid. Long-term care refers to a wide range of supportive and…
States may extend Medicaid to certain individuals with incomes too high to qualify for SSI, and who are eligible for…