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REV. MAY 3, 2018 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY MANUAL LETTER #43-2018 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 477-000-006

Determination of Medical Budgetary Units for Medically Needy and Non-Filers

1. Mom --------unmarried--------Dad Age 19

Age 19 Her child Alleged child in common

Has paternity for their child been established?

If No: ALLEGED CHILD IN COMMON/MOM/ MOM’S CHILD UNITS CONSIST OF – Mom Her child Alleged child in common *The unit remains this way unless paternity is established.

ALLEGED DAD’S UNIT CONSISTS OF- Dad

There are separate Medicaid units established for Mom and the alleged father. Only income of the Mom would be considered for Mom and the alleged child in common.

If Yes: CHILD IN COMMON’S UNIT- Mom Her child Dad Their child in common

MOM/ MOM’s CHILD UNITS CONSIST OF – Mom Her child Their child in common

DAD’S UNIT CONSISTS OF- Dad Their child in common

Note: If the family relationships are set correctly, the income will allocate correctly.

2. Mom--------unmarried--------Dad Age 17

Age 18

Alleged child together

Has paternity for their child been established?

If No: ALLEGED CHILD IN COMMON/MOM/ UNITS CONSIST OF – Mom Alleged child in common *The unit remains this way unless paternity is established.