Financial Eligibility is determined based on modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility rules, or non-MAGI eligibility rules, depending on the individual's circumstances.
There are no special rules or exceptions for incarcerated individuals. Follow income eligibility rules and household composition under section 16000 of the DSSM.
Exception: Incarcerated individuals are not considered parents/caretaker relatives for Medicaid purposes. However, an incarcerated individual can still file taxes and claim dependents which would be counted in the incarcerated individual's household size for Medicaid purposes.
16 Del. Admin. Code § 60000-60300