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Title 8: Medicaid Page 106 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter C: Nonfinancial Eligibility Nonfinancial MAGI-Related Eligibility Revised October 10, 2025 MAGI Household Size c. Is a child under age 19 who expects to be claimed by a non-custodial parent in accordance with a:  Court order or binding separation, divorce, or custody agreement establishing physical custody controls, or  If there is no such order or agreement, or if there is a shared custody agreement, the custodial parent is the parent with whom the child spends most nights. Applicant or Member is a Non-Filer (does not file taxes) and is Not Claimed as a Tax Dependent Legal Reference: 441 IAC 75 (Rules in Process) A non-filer who is not claimed as a tax dependent can be an applicant or member who:  Does not expect to file a federal tax return for the year in which Medicaid is requested,  Does not expect to be claimed as a tax dependent for the year in which Medicaid is requested, or  Meets one of the following exceptions: a. Expects to be claimed by someone other than a spouse or parent (biological, adoptive or step). b. Is a child under 19 who expects to be claimed by one parent while living with both parents who do not expect to file a joint return. c. Is a child under age 19 who expects to be claimed by a non-custodial parent as described above in Applicant or Member is a Tax Dependent. The household size shall consist of the applicant or member, and each of the following who is living with and in relation to the applicant: 1. Parent (natural, adopted and step) when the applicant or member is a child under the age of 19. 2. Spouse; 3. Child (natural, adopted and step) under the age of 19; 4. Sibling (natural, adopted and step) under the age of 19 when the applicant or member is a child under the age of 19.