Page 131

GC N/A

EXTENDED COVERAGE OF PREGNANT WOMEN 6.6 MA Continue to provide all pregnancy-related and postpartum services to any woman (except non- qualified aliens) who was eligible for, applied for, and received MA while pregnant. The services continue for 60 days after the pregnancy ends beginning on the last day of pregnancy and ending on the last day of the month in which the 60th day falls. Example Ms. Bennett gives birth on May 20. Extended coverage begins on May 20 and ends on July 31. Re-determine eligibility for an individual whose eligibility ends after the extended coverage period to determine if she and her family are eligible for continued services. Individuals ineligible for MA due to immigration status are not eligible for extended benefits. Postpartum services are provided, however, as part of emergency pregnancy-related services for such immigrants. The newborn is deemed eligible for one year (see Section 1.7: Adding a Newborn in this Part). TANFN/A GC N/A

VERIFICATION 6.7 MA AR/AX D.C. Healthy Families Application Users: No verification of pregnancy is required. AR/AX Combined Application Users: Pregnancy should be verified, particularly in early months. Also, pregnancy must be verified for presumptive eligibility. TANF Pregnancy must be verified prior to providing benefits to a woman based on her pregnancy. GC N/A