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Medical Services –Appendix E, Dependent Filing Requirements and MAGI Revised 01/24 Example 7: Jonathan and Shelia have legal guardianship of their nephew, Mason. They are applying for Medical assistance for Mason. Mason’s Household 1. Does Mason expect to file taxes? No Continue to Question 2 2. Does Mason expect to be claimed as a tax dependent? Yes Continue to Question 2a 2a. Is Mason expected to be claimed as a tax dependent by someone other than a spouse or a biological, adopted or step­ parent? Yes See MS E-250 Mason is claimed as a tax dependent by his uncle and aunt who have legal guardianship of him. Since he falls into one of the exceptions under 2a, we look to the rules of non-filers to determine Mason’s household Mason’s household: Mason (tax dependent) Includes the following persons who live in the home with Mason: Spouse None Children (biological, adopted and step children) under age 19 None Parents (biological, adopted and step) None Siblings (biological, adopted and step) under age 19 None Mason doesn’t receive any income. Mason’s household consists of himself only.  Mason doesn’t have any income.  Mason is eligible for ARKids A.