The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1986 established a categorically needy eligibility group of pregnant women, infants, and children. Coverage was expanded by OBRA '87 and the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act (MCAA) of 1988.
On October 1, 1992, Delaware expanded Medicaid coverage to low income children up to age 18. On July 1, 1993, coverage was expanded to cover children up to age 19.
16 Del. Admin. Code § 13000-13461