477 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 24, § 006

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 477-24-006 - FORMER FOSTER CARE CHILDREN

006.01 Former Foster Care Children

Individuals under age 26 who were in foster care and receiving Medicaid when the individual attained age 18 or such higher age at which Nebraska's federal foster care assistance ends.

These individuals are exempt from income and resource tests.

24-006.01AEligibility Requirements: In order to receive Medicaid, the individual must:

1. Be under age 26;

2. Have received Medicaid at the time they aged out;

3. Have been in foster care under Nebraska or a Nebraska tribe's responsibility; and

4. Not be eligible for and enrolled in mandatory Medicaid coverage through Parent/Caretaker relatives, Pregnant Women, Children, or AABD/MA.

For Former Ward, see 477 NAC 18-005.

477 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 24, § 006