Rule 23-102-9.2 - Age and InstitutionalizationA. Individuals under age twenty-two (22) may receive Medicaid while in an institution for mental diseases if they are receiving psychiatric services.B. Individual between the ages of twenty-two (22) and sixty-five (65) are not eligible to receive any Medicaid benefits while residing in an institution for mental diseases.C. Individuals age sixty-five (65) or older may not receive Medicaid benefits while in an institution unless they reside in a long term care facility.23 Miss. Code. R. 102-9.2
42 CFR §435.1010 (Rev. 2006).