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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Determinations

Issued March 4, 2026

Page 4 of H-100 Replacing January 6, 2026 Revised/added text indicated by underscore

Deleted text indicated by “**” Note: Eligibility for children under age 19 is continuous for twelve (12) months, unless: • The child moves out of state; • The child dies; • A written request for closure is received; or • The child reaches age 19.

Continuous eligibility begins in the month of application. Refer to H-1900 Continuous Eligibility for more information. H-100.3 Reserved H-110 ROLL-DOWN FOR MAGI-RELATED ASSISTANCE

There is a specific order for considering the kinds of assistance for which MAGI-related Medicaid eligibility must be examined.

The order is as follows: • Parent and Caretaker Relatives Group (PCR); • Former Foster Care (FFC); Note: If an individual is eligible for both the FFC program and the optional AG program, enroll the individual in FFC. • Pregnant Women Group (PW); • Adult Group (AG); • Children Under Age 19 Group; Note: If a child under age 19 is eligible for both CHAMP and the PW program, enroll the child in CHAMP. • Transitional Medical Assistance, Continued Medicaid; • Regular MNP;

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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Determinations

Issued March 4, 2026

Page 4 of H-100 Replacing January 6, 2026 Revised/added text indicated by underscore

Deleted text indicated by “**” Note: Eligibility for children under age 19 is continuous for twelve (12) months, unless: • The child moves out of state; • The child dies; • A written request for closure is received; or • The child reaches age 19.

Continuous eligibility begins in the month of application. Refer to H-1900 Continuous Eligibility for more information. H-100.3 Reserved H-110 ROLL-DOWN FOR MAGI-RELATED ASSISTANCE

There is a specific order for considering the kinds of assistance for which MAGI-related Medicaid eligibility must be examined.

The order is as follows: • Parent and Caretaker Relatives Group (PCR); • Former Foster Care (FFC); Note: If an individual is eligible for both the FFC program and the optional AG program, enroll the individual in FFC. • Pregnant Women Group (PW); • Adult Group (AG); • Children Under Age 19 Group; Note: If a child under age 19 is eligible for both CHAMP and the PW program, enroll the child in CHAMP. • Transitional Medical Assistance, Continued Medicaid; • Regular MNP;