101.05.02 APPLICATIONS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN AND ADOPTION

ASSISTANCE CHILDREN CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES (DCPS) Children who qualify for Medicaid while in the custody of DCPS are certified as Medicaid-eligible by DCPS, including any retroactive months. However, not all children in the custody of DCPS are eligible for DCPS-related Medicaid, usually because the child has income (or resources) of their own that exceeds the limit(s) allowed by DCPS. If a child is not Medicaid eligible through the DCPS, the county Social Worker or foster parent will apply for Medicaid for the child through the Medicaid Regional Office and the RO will handle as a MAGI-related application, unless the child applies based on disability and ABD Medicaid is requested. Follow policy outlined in 500.10.02 for foster children or adoption assistance children certified as eligible by DCPS entering Long Term Care who need the LTC per diem payment authorized by DOM.