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Medical Services –Appendix E, Dependent Filing Requirements and MAGI Revised 01/24 Example 8: Martha is applying for Medicaid for her son Matthew. Martha is pregnant with twins. Martha works fulltime as an elementary school teacher. She has health insurance for herself. Matthew’s Household 1. Does Matthew expect to file a tax return? No Continue to Question 2 2. Does Matthew expect to be claimed as a tax dependent? Yes Continue to Question 2a 2.a. Does the Matthew meet any of the following exceptions? Expects to be claimed as a tax dependent of someone other than a spouse or parent (biological, adoptive or step­ parent)? Is a child under age 19 living with both parents but the parents do not expect to file a joint tax return? Is a child under age 19 who expects to be claimed by a non­ custodial parent? No No No Matthew’s household is: Martha (the tax payer) Matthew (the tax dependent) The twins Martha is expecting Martha earns $2,900.00 per month. Matthew household consists of himself.  Matthew doesn’t have any income. Martha’s income is counted.  Matthew is a tax dependent of Martha, his mother.  Martha earns $2,900.00 per month which equals $34,800.00 annually.  Compare the $2,900.00 monthly income to the 2,884.88 (with the 5% disregard) ARKids A standard for 4 people.  Matthew is not eligible for ARKids A.  Compare the $2,900.00 monthly income to the $4,140.88 (without the 5% disregard) ARKids B standard for 4 people.  Matthew is eligible for ARKids B.