The Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (DEFRA) mandated Medicaid coverage to children born on or after 10/1/83, who are under age 5, and who meet AFDC income and resource requirements, but not the characteristics of a "dependent" child. Section 1905(n) of the Social Security Act was subsequently amended to mandate a phase-in of all such qualified children up to age 19.
16 Del. Admin. Code § 13000-13406