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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual Eligibility Determinations

Issued May 1, 2023

Page 3 of H-3050 Replacing July 7, 2016 Revised/added text indicated by underscore

Deleted text indicated by “**”

H-3052.6 Certification Period

The certification period shall not exceed nine (9) months, beginning with the first month of eligibility, and continuing without interruption, until the pregnancy ends. Labor and delivery are covered. There is no 12-month post-partum continuous eligibility period for this program.

Retroactive medical eligibility shall be explored for the three (3) months prior to the month of application if the applicant was pregnant in the months requested. Refer to H-1800 Retroactive Medical Eligibility (RME). H-3052.7 Notice of Decision

Send the notice of decision to the applicant/beneficiary. H-3052.8 Deem Newborn

The newborn is deemed eligible at birth if the mother is determined eligible, initially or retroactively, for the month of birth. Refer to H-3010 Deemed Newborn Children.