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The income of these individuals is counted in the eligibility determination. The resources of lump sum ineligible members, sanctioned members, and a non-refugee spouse are also counted. However, resources of the remaining AG members are not counted.

3215.10.20 REFUGEE EXCLUDED MEMBERS (MED 2)

Individuals who live with the AG, but are excluded from participation in the AG, include:

• SSI recipients • A child receiving IV-E payments • Children for whom foster care maintenance or adoption assistance payments are made, whether provided by a federal, state, or local agency. This does not apply to children receiving adoption assistance if their exclusion results in a reduction in the AG's benefits.

The income, needs, expenses, and resources of these individuals are not counted in the Refugee Cash Assistance eligibility determination.

3218.00.00 TRANSITIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Transitional Medical Assistance (TMA) is available to adults who no longer qualify for MAGF due to earnings and certain children who were living with the adult who lost MAGF eligibility while he was receiving MAGF. Please, refer to IHCPPM Chapter 3800. The category for TMA is MA F, which is not considered MED 2 or MED 3. MA F, however, is considered a Hoosier Healthwise category.

3220.00.00 MEDICAID ASSISTANCE GROUPS (MED 3)

Individuals whose eligibility is being considered under the MED 3 categories of assistance are subject to MAGI methodology for determination of household size (AG). Refer to sections 3205.05.00, 3205.10.00, 3205.15.00, and 3205.20.00 for the MAGI rules for determining the AG for tax filers, tax dependents, and individuals who do not qualify as either tax filer or tax dependents under this chapter.

3220.05.00 LOW INCOME PARENTS/OTHER CARETAKER RELATIVES AND ADULTS (MED 3)

Low-income parents and caretakers and other adults that are being considered for eligibility under the MAGF, MASP, and MASB categories of assistance are subject to MAGI rules for determination of their AG.

Generally, for adult Medicaid applicants or recipients who plan to file a federal tax return, the AG consists of him/herself and all other individuals to be claimed as tax dependents. If the applicant or recipient is married, the AG also includes the spouse regardless of whether the couple will file