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INCOME

FAMILY HEALTH PLUS (FHPlus)

Policy: All adults age 19-64, who apply for Medicaid and appear to be ineligible for reasons of excess income.

References: SSL Sect. 369-ee

ADM 01 OMM/ADM-6

GIS

07 MA/021

Interpretation: Eligibility for FHPlus is determined as follows.

(1) Determine that the A/R is financially ineligible for Medicaid. (2) Determine the gross monthly income of the A/R. Certain types of income are not counted when determining gross monthly income for FHPlus. For all applicants, income received from the following is not counted when determining eligibility:

• AMERICORPS/VISTA; • ASSISTANCE BASED ON NEED; • BONAFIDE LOANS; • CASH ASSISTANCE INCOME; • CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP); • CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGE PAYMENTS; • DONATED FOODS; • EARNED INCOME OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 21; • EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; • FEDERAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT (Title III); • FEDERAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS; • FEDERAL RELOCATION ASSISTANCE; • FOOD STAMPS; • FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS; • FREE MEALS; • GARDEN PRODUCE OR LIVESTOCK FOR PERSONAL USE; • GI BILL DEDUCTION; • GRADUATE/EDUCATIONAL GRANTS (for educational expenses) OR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS OR WORK STUDY;

(MRG)