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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |52 Effective Month: September 2018 Applicant Appears Eligible for Emergency Medicaid Services If the specialist determines the individual appears eligible for emergency services, the case will be processed as outlined in Chapter 400, Section 400.09. Specifically: • Regional Offices process and authorize applications for emergency medical services for aliens requiring emergency labor and delivery services, and, • State Office authorizes eligibility for all other emergency conditions based on documentation of the emergency medical condition as secured by the RO. Pertinent material from the case record, including a copy of the application, a budget and medical documentation, will be sent to state office. 102.05.11 BUDGETING FOR CITIZEN CHILDREN OF NON-QUALIFIED ALIEN(S) Children born in the United States to parent(s) in a non-qualified alien status may be eligible for full Medicaid. To determine eligibility, count the needs and income of the parent(s) as well as any siblings using appropriate MAGI or ABD budgeting rules. The parent(s) and any sibling(s) who are non-qualified aliens cannot be eligible for full Medicaid benefits; however, they may be assessed for Emergency Medicaid Services. A child born to a mother eligible for emergency services for labor and delivery is deemed eligible for Medicaid through the month of the child’s first birthday, provided the child remains a resident of the state. When the child reaches the age of one, a review is required. Verifications postponed during the deemed eligible child’s first year must be provided. To determine eligibility after the deemed period, count the needs and income of the parent(s) as well as any siblings using appropriate MAGI or ABD budgeting rules. As stated, the parent(s) and any sibling(s) who are non-qualified aliens cannot be eligible for full Medicaid benefits; however, they may be assessed for Emergency Medicaid Services. 102.05.12 PUBLIC CHARGE Aliens who seek admission to the U.S. must establish that they will not become ‘public charges.’ A “public charge” is an alien who has become (for deportation purposes), or who is likely to become (for admission/adjustment purposes), solely dependent on government assistance as demonstrated by receipt of: • Medicaid with exceptions for emergency services, coverage of pregnant women and coverage of children under age 21,