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referenced in IV.B.1.a above. Refer to MA-2300, Application, regarding retroactive eligibility.

2. Recertification

Unless there is a change, the base period for computing income for a subsequent certification period is the calendar month prior to the month of the recertification. The base period can:

a. Never be earlier than the 4th month of the current certification period, and

b. Never go beyond the first month of the certification period for which you

are determining eligibility.

C. Base Period for Certain Incomes

1. The following types of income have a different base period:

a. Self-Employment - Refer to VII.

b. Rental Income Received other than Monthly - Refer to VIII.

c. Child/Spousal Support/Contributions - Refer to VIII.

d. Child care worker supplements from the Child Care Wages Project - Refer to VII.

e. Farm Income-Refer to VII.

2. Retroactive Medicaid

Always use monthly income computed from the base period (not actual income) when determining eligibility for retroactive Medicaid for these sources of income. The base period for retroactive benefits is the same as for the prospective period.

D. Verifications for Income/Operational Expenses 1. Applications On the DHB-5097/DHB-5097S, Request for Information, always request verification of the income received in the base period. Also, ask for verification of operational expenses paid during the same period. When processing applications, always follow procedures in MA-2300, Applications.