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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
If the agency provides State plan home and community-based services to individuals described in section 1915(i)(1), the agency, under its State plan, may, in addition, provide Medicaid to individuals in the community who are described in one or both of paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section.
(a) Individuals who—
(1) Are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid;
(2) Have income that does not exceed 150 percent of the Federal poverty line (FPL);
(3) Meet the needs-based criteria under § 441.715 of this chapter; and
(4) Will receive State plan home and community-based services as defined in § 440.182 of this chapter.
(b) Individuals who—
(1) Would be determined eligible by the agency under an existing waiver or demonstration project under sections 1915(c), 1915(d), 1915(e) or 1115 of the Act, but are not required to receive services under such waivers or demonstration projects;
(2) Have income that does not exceed 300 percent of the Supplemental Security Income Federal Benefit Rate (SSI/FBR); and
(3) Will receive State plan home and community-based services as defined in § 440.182 of this chapter.
(c) For purposes of determining eligibility under paragraph (a) of this section, the agency may not take into account an individual's resources and must use income standards that are reasonable, consistent with the objectives of the Medicaid program, simple to administer, and in the best interests of the beneficiary. Income methodologies may include use of existing income methodologies, such as the SSI program rules. However, subject to the Secretary's approval, the agency may use other income methodologies that meet the requirements of this paragraph.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.435.219 Individuals receiving State plan home and community-based services - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-42-public-health/cfr-sect-42-435-219/
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