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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Determinations

Issued November 06, 2023 Page 2 of H-2800 Replacing July 20, 2016 Revised/added text indicated by underscore Deleted text indicated by “**” • Step-sibling; • Aunt; • Uncle; • First cousin; • Niece; or • Nephew.

The spouse of such parents or caretaker relatives may be considered a caretaker relative even after the marriage is terminated by death or divorce.

The assistance unit consists of the parent and/or caretaker relative and the spouse of the parent and/or caretaker relative, if living together, of a child(ren) under age 18, or is age 18 and a full-time student in high school or vocational/technical training, and is expected to complete the course of study before or during the month of their 19th birthday.

If more than one unmarried parent or caretaker relative lives in the home with the child, only the parent or caretaker relative who has primary responsibility (i.e., considered the primary caretaker) for the child can be considered for eligibility under the Parent and Caretaker Relatives group.

The designation as primary caretaker is not based on the parent or caretaker relatives being a tax filer, tax dependent or non-filer.

Note: A child does not have to be Medicaid eligible or be included in the request for Medicaid in order for the parent/caretaker to be certified for the Parent and Caretaker Relative Group. Consider eligibility for children included in the request for Medicaid in the appropriate children’s group.

H-2802.2 Establish Categorical Requirement Verify that there is a child under age 18, or is age 18 and a full-time student in high school or vocational/technical training, and is expected to complete the course of study before or during the month of their 19th birthday.

School attendance requirements are met if: • A child is out of school because of vacation, temporary illness,