12 Month Continuous Eligibility for Deemed Newborns

(a) Pursuant to 42 CFR 435.117(b)(1), the agency shall provide Medicaid to children from birth until the child's first birthday, without application, if the child's mother was eligible for and received covered services at the time of birth, under the medicaid state plan in New Hampshire.

(b) Eligibility for medical assistance for deemed newborns shall remain in effect regardless of changes in circumstances until the child’s first birthday, except when the following occurs:

(1) The child moves out of New Hampshire;

(2) The child or the child’s representative requests a voluntary termination of eligibility; or

(3) The child dies.

(c) Redetermination of medical assistance shall not be required until the end of the 12 month period, and no more frequently than once every 12 months, as described in 42 CFR 435.916(a)(1) .