Extended Medicaid for Pregnant Women 510-03-45-05

(Revised 8/1/2024 ML #3854)

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(N.D.A.C. Section 75-02-02.1-05)

Pregnant women who applied for Medicaid during pregnancy, and are determined to be eligible as of the last day of pregnancy, continue to be eligible for twelve (12) months, beginning on the last day of pregnancy, and through the last day of the twelfth month.

Note: Includes pregnant women who are lawfully present in the United States. Refer to Non-Citizens Lawfully admitted for Permanent Residence on or after August 22, 1996 510-03-35-65.

A pregnant woman is considered to be eligible for Medicaid as of the last day of pregnancy when she is eligible with no client share (recipient liability), or if there is a client share (recipient liability), when the full client share is incurred as of the last day of pregnancy.

This provision applies regardless of the reason the pregnancy was terminated, and without regard to changes in income or whether a review of eligibility is due during the free eligibility period.

If the Medicaid case closes for loss of residency during the extended period and the family returns to the state and reapplies while still in the extended period, eligibility may be reestablished for the remainder of the period.

For Budgeting Procedures for Pregnant Women, refer to section 510-03-90-25 .