Procedures

Use the following guidelines to determine the state of residence:

For MAGI Family Medicaid COAs, a tax dependent is considered to be a resident of the state in which the tax filer expects to file their tax return.

For Non MAGI Family Medicaid COAs, a child is considered to be a resident of the state in which the parent or caretaker of the child resides. This includes MAGI Family Medicaid COAs that do not expect to file a tax return (non tax filer budget groups).

For ABD Medicaid COAs, a child applicant who is not in LA-D is considered to be a resident of the state in which s/he lives.

If a child applicant is in LA-D, base the child’s residency on one of the following:

the state in which the parent(s) or guardian lives at the time of placement OR

the current state of residence of the parent(s) or guardian if the child resides in LA-D in the same state OR

the residence of the person who makes the application for the child if the child is abandoned (without a guardian) and lives in the same state.

Use an Interstate Residency Agreement (IRA) if possible to waive residency when it is determined that a LA-D child is a resident of a state other than Georgia. Refer to Special Considerations in this section.

Consider an adult applicant who is mentally capable to be a resident of the state, in which s/he lives and intends to remain indefinitely.