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Chapter: 2000 Coverage Groups Program: CIC 28 2050.0507 Adoption Subsidy Medicaid (CIC) Child in Care assistance is provided under this coverage group to children who were previously determined eligible for Medicaid prior to an adoption subsidy agreement.

Medicaid is authorized for children who meet the technical and financial requirements.

A non-Title IV-E child who receives adoption assistance, placed out-of-state by Florida in an ICAMA member state, is eligible for Medicaid in the state in which the child lives. A non-Title IV-E child who receives adoption assistance, placed in Florida by an ICAMA member state, is considered to be a resident of Florida and is eligible for Florida Medicaid.

A non-Title IV-E child, who receives adoption assistance, moving to Florida from a non-ICAMA member state, is not considered a resident of Florida and is not eligible for Florida Medicaid eligibility. 2050.0508 Medicaid for Delinquent Youth (CIC) Children who are in the care of the state through the delinquency system receive a continuum of supervision that corresponds to the youth's degree of delinquency or need for services. This supervision could range from a simple civil citation to a commitment in a residential facility.

Only delinquent youth who are committed to the state and who reside in a residential facility that meets the following criteria are potentially eligible for non-Title IV-E Medicaid. The facility must be:

1. nonsecure, privately owned, and 25 beds or less designated for an alcohol, drug abuse or mental health facility, or no limit for all other facilities; or 2. nonsecure, state operated and 16 beds or less.

Note: The nonsecure residential facilities that meet the requirements are compiled by the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and are continually updated; however, DJJ staff will indicate on the CIC application whether or not the child is residing in an eligible placement.

Children must meet technical and financial criteria to be eligible. 2050.0800 RETROACTIVE MEDICAID (CIC) The following passages will discuss Retroactive Medicaid requirements and the date of entitlement for Retroactive Medicaid. 2050.0812.01 Retroactive Medicaid (CIC) DCF may authorize Medicaid coverage for any one or more of the three calendar months preceding the month of application for ongoing Medicaid benefits when the requirements are met. 2050.0812.02 Requirements for Retroactive Coverage (CIC) The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for retroactive Medicaid:

1. The individual must file an application for ongoing assistance. A request can be made for a deceased individual. 2. In the retroactive period, the individual must have received medical services which would be reimbursable by Medicaid. The individual's statement that he has unpaid medical bills for any of the three months will be accepted; the individual is not required to verify that the bills exist or that the services will be covered by Medicaid.