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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual

Eligibility Factors Issued March 31, 2026

Page 5 of I-1400 Replacing October 16, 2025 Revised/added text indicated by underscore

Deleted text indicated by “” • Any children of the couple.

When an applicant is under age 18, the household is comprised of: • The applicant/beneficiary; • The parents; and • Any other children of the parents. An individual remains a household member when he is temporarily away from home for reasons of: • Employment; • Hospitalization; or • School or vocational training. Note: These individuals remain household members if the intent is to return to the home. This intent may be evidenced by visits home on occasional weekends, holidays, or summer vacations.

An individual is not considered a member of the household when they are away from home for a prolonged period for reasons of: • Military service; or • Long-term medical treatment and/or rehabilitation; or Note: If the individual leaves the household for medical treatment and returns in the same month or the following month, the absence is temporary and deeming continues to apply.

• Hospitalization of premature or ill newborns which is expected to last more than thirty (30) days.

Parent An individual living in the same household as the eligible child and who is the: • Natural, adoptive or legal parent; or • The spouse of the natural, adoptive or legal parent.

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Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Manual

Eligibility Factors Issued March 31, 2026

Page 5 of I-1400 Replacing October 16, 2025 Revised/added text indicated by underscore

Deleted text indicated by “” • Any children of the couple.

When an applicant is under age 18, the household is comprised of: • The applicant/beneficiary; • The parents; and • Any other children of the parents. An individual remains a household member when he is temporarily away from home for reasons of: • Employment; • Hospitalization; or • School or vocational training. Note: These individuals remain household members if the intent is to return to the home. This intent may be evidenced by visits home on occasional weekends, holidays, or summer vacations.

An individual is not considered a member of the household when they are away from home for a prolonged period for reasons of: • Military service; or • Long-term medical treatment and/or rehabilitation; or Note: If the individual leaves the household for medical treatment and returns in the same month or the following month, the absence is temporary and deeming continues to apply.

• Hospitalization of premature or ill newborns which is expected to last more than thirty (30) days.

Parent An individual living in the same household as the eligible child and who is the: • Natural, adoptive or legal parent; or • The spouse of the natural, adoptive or legal parent.