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a. Child support paid for a child by an absent parent is income to the child. (See VIII. S. 2 below for arrearages paid for a child over age 18). 1) Exclude one-third of the child support received by an ABD Medicaid child, or 2) Exclude one-third of the value of child support received as in-kind support and maintenance. b. If a financially responsible person makes court ordered or IV-D child support payments to a child outside of the home, exclude these payments from the deeming process. c. Do not exclude the amount of support payments made to a child outside the home when determining countable income for the non-custodial parent who is the a/b.

2. Child Support Arrearages Paid for A Child Over Age 18

Child Support arrearages paid for a child over age 18 is income to the custodial parent/relative/guardian.

3. Alimony

Alimony is a court-ordered payment by a spouse (or former spouse) received by an a/b, or financially responsible person.

a. The entire amount of alimony received is countable unearned income to an a/b and is also countable for deeming purposes if received by a financially responsible person.

b. Do not exclude the amount of alimony paid out from income. 4. Base Period a. Applications The base period is the 6 calendar months prior to the month of application or number of months receiving if less than 6 calendar months. Use income from base period (not actual) when determining eligibility for retroactive Medicaid benefits.

b. Recertification’s

The base period is the: