Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.01.250

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.03.01.250 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION

An individual who meets eligibility criteria for a category of assistance but does not meet US citizenship requirements or eligible non-citizen requirements may receive medical assistance under a Title XIX or Title XXI coverage group as follows:

01.Emergency Medical Conditions. An individual not meeting the US citizenship requirement may receive medical services necessary to treat an emergency medical condition, including labor and delivery. Emergency medical conditions have acute symptoms of severity, including severe pain.
02.Determination of Emergency Medical Conditions. The Department determines if a condition meets criteria of an emergency medical condition.
03.Limitation on Medical Assistance. Medical assistance is limited to the period established for the emergency medical condition.
04.Documentation Waived. For undocumented individuals with emergency medical conditions, the Social Security Number (SSN) requirement is waived because an SSN cannot be issued. Individuals must be otherwise eligible for Title XIX or XXI.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.01.250

Effective July 1, 2024