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MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI MAGI Note: Caretaker relative cases will list the child as the head of household with the caretaker listed as a specified caretaker. B-110.1 Joint Custody In cases involving parents with joint custody (parents share physical custody of the children), regardless of a court order, staff should assume the applicant (parent submitting the application) is the primary custodial parent unless evidence to the contrary is presented. If the applicant states they are the primary custodial parent, no additional information is required. The case shall be processed using normal case processing policy. a. When the applicant is uncertain whether they are the primary custodial parent, staff must inquire further by gathering the facts such as where the child(ren) are zoned for school, the parent responsible for providing daycare and/or medical care, which parent claims the child(ren) as dependent(s) on the income tax return, etc. Staff should be able, using prudent judgment, to determine if the applicant is the primary custodial parent. If the facts obtained from the inquiry indicate the applicant is the primary custodial parent, the case shall be processed using normal case processing policy. Consider the time spent with the other parent as a temporary absence. b. When the applicant claims “true” joint custody, all of the following must exist: • The child(ren) actually alternate between parents each week (or some period less than a month); and • Both parents exercise parental guidance and control; and • Both parents provide equal financial support (no child support ordered or voluntarily being paid); and • The applicant is unwilling to indicate the primary custodial parent. If any one of the statements in “b” above is not present, “true” joint custody does not exist, and staff shall process the case according to “a” above. B-115 PREGNANT WOMAN AND POSTPARTUM (42 CFR 435.4, 42 CFR 435.116, 42 CFR 435.911) Provides medical assistance to: a. Pregnant women during pregnancy and the extended 12-month postpartum period. Note: Postpartum services are provided for 12-months following the child’s birth month. Pregnant women must apply for assistance while pregnant to receive postpartum services. A Medicaid eligible woman who becomes pregnant is considered to have applied for assistance while pregnant and is eligible for postpartum services. B-110 MAGI MEDICAL CATEGORIES Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Medical Assistance Manual 25 Apr MTL 05/25 PARENTS AND OTHER CARETAKER RELATIVES