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(a) For retroactive eligibility for an initial application, not more than 3 months immediately preceding the month of application, if as of this earlier date the applicant would have met the requirements at Regulation .03-1C of this chapter;

(b) For current eligibility for an initial application, a 12-month period beginning with the month of application; or

(c) For current eligibility for a redetermination, the lesser of: (i) A 12-month period; or (ii) The number of months that the individual needs treatment. D. Certification Period. (1) An enrollee's certification period shall begin:

(a) For retroactive eligibility with the initial determination, the first day of the month which is up to 3 months preceding the month of the application date if, as of this earlier date, the applicant would have met the requirements of Regulation .03-1C of this chapter, including having been screened for and diagnosed with breast cancer, cervical cancer, or a precancerous condition;

(b) For current eligibility with the initial determination, the first day of the month of the application date; or

(c) For a redetermination, the first day of the month immediately following the month in which the previous certification period ended.

(2) The effective date for retroactive or current coverage under Regulations .03-1 and .03-2 of this chapter shall be April 1, 2002 or later.

(3) An enrollee's eligibility under Regulations .03-1 and .03-2 of this chapter shall end as of the: (a) End of a certification period for a: (i) 12-month period; or