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vacation or other school break are not Montana residents. They are ‘temporarily absent’ from their custodial parent, and could be eligible in the other state. TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM THE HOME/STATE: Temporary absence occurs when an assistance unit member is away from his or her home for a period not to exceed 90 consecutive days Benefits continue for these members as long as the following conditions are met: 1. The absent member intends to return to his or her home within 90 days; 2. ACA and Family Medically Needy: If the child is required to live with a specified caretaker relative, the specified caretaker relative continues to exercise responsibility for the child while the child is away; and 3. ACA and Family Medically Needy: The specified caretaker relative plans to continue such responsibility for the child upon return to the home. ACA and Family Medically Needy: If the absent member does not return home within 90 days, without good cause, they are removed from the assistance unit. If he or she is the only eligible child, eligibility terminates for the assistance unit. If the absent member is the child’s specified caretaker relative, the child is no longer considered to be living with a specified caretaker relative. Eligibility ends if the open Medicaid program requires a child to live with a specified caretaker relative. The child may be eligible for other coverage; ex parte review must be completed. EXCEPTION: If the absent member is away from home for medical treatment, or a child is away attending school or another educational facility (e.g., 17 or 18 year old away at college), he or she is not subject to the temporary absence policy and, if otherwise eligible, may continue to receive benefits as a part of the household. When a required filing unit member is temporarily absent for longer than 90 days, but has good cause for not returning (such as military personnel, away for employment, etc.), that individual remains included in the filing and, if appropriate, assistance unit and their income and resources are counted in full. SSI STATE SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS: Individuals receiving state supplemental payments are considered residents of the state in which the payment is being received. However, when the Social Security Administration (SSA) is advised of the move, Medicaid coverage can begin in a new resident state. Example: Jim recently moved from Washington to Montana. However, Jim did not notify the SSA that he moved; because the SSA continues to mail his SSI payment to Washington State, Jim is eligible for medical assistance in Washington. After notifying the SSA that he has moved to Montana, Jim may be eligible for Montana Medicaid coverage.