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(MRG) UPDATED: JUNE 2010 7 CATEGORICAL FACTORS ADC-RELATED Policy: The ADC program no longer exists as a cash grant program. However, Medicaid continues to have an ADC-related medically needy category. Persons who are members of families with a deprivation may be eligible under the ADC-related category of assistance if they meet the financial and all other eligibility requirements for Medicaid. References: SSL Sect. 366 366.1(a)(5) 366-ee Dept. Reg. 360-3.3 369.2 ADMs 10 OHIP/ADM-01 GISs 09 MA/027 08 MA/022 Interpretation: In order for adult relatives of children to be eligible for Medicaid as ADC-related, the children must meet the appropriate categorical requirements. These include age, relationship, living with a specified relative, and deprivation of parental support and/or care. NOTE: The A/R’s statement of his/her relationship to the child which may or may not indicate a deprivation factor is acceptable unless there is a reason to doubt the validity of the relationship. A signed application indicating the relationship and deprivation factor is generally the only verification required. When the relationship or deprivation factor is questionable other verification is necessary. Disposition: If an adult A/R and the child s/he cares for meet all the ADC-related requirements, their eligibility is compared to the Medically Needy Income level or the Medicaid Standard (and MBL Living Arrangement Chart as appropriate) whichever is most beneficial. Effective for eligibility periods on or after January 1, 2010, there is no resource test for ADC A/Rs. For A/Rs applying for Medicaid coverage for the three month retroactive period prior to January 1, 2010, there is a resource test. NOTE: MEDICAID STANDARD, MBL LIVING ARRANGEMENT CHART is found in REFERENCE.