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(MRG) UPDATED: NOVEMBER 2009 4 CATEGORICAL FACTORS including Single Individuals and Childless Couples as a result of the time limited waiver granted to New York State, pursuant to Section 1115 of the Social Security Act. Certain other persons are eligible for Medicaid as a result of their eligibility remaining in effect from a previous period of time. These persons are listed on CATEGORICAL FACTORS, MEDICAID EXTENSIONS/ CONTINUATIONS. Disposition: When the proper categorical relationship has been established, financial eligibility is determined according to the guidelines specified in the INCOME and RESOURCE sections of this manual, in addition to any applicable requirements found in the OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS section. This section describes the following categorical relationships and requirements: Legally recognized same sex marriages, Low Income Families (LIF); ADC-Related; SSI-Related; Under age 21; Pregnant women; Families living with their dependent children under age 21; Singles/Childless Couples (S/CC); FNP parents; and Medicaid Extensions/Continuations.