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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |67 Effective Month: July 2025 102.08 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The eligibility requirements common to both ABD and MAGI are discussed in this section. When the requirement also has a program-specific application, it is discussed separately with ABD discussed first, then MAGI. Basic Eligibility Requirements An eligible individual must be in one of the categories of assistance discussed in 102.07; and, • Meet all non-financial factors of eligibility discussed in this chapter, such as state residency, citizenship or alienage, etc. • Have income and resources, when applicable, within specified program limits; and, • File an application. Reasons for Ineligibility Notwithstanding the above, an individual is not eligible in any program if the person: (1) Fails to assign rights to any third-party medical support or cooperate with Medicaid in obtaining third party payments. (102.08.05) (2) Is a resident of a public institution age 21 or over. (102.12) Eligible Individuals Aged, Blind and Disabled Programs The eligible ABD adult or child is one who meets all basic program requirements. An eligible spouse is a person who (1) meets all of the basic program requirements, (2) is the husband or wife of an eligible individual and (3) lives with the eligible individual. This includes a man and woman who hold themselves out as husband and wife. The individual and spouse must each apply and meet all of the basic program requirements to establish eligibility as a couple.