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MRG

UPDATED: NOVEMBER 2009 726

OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WAIVERS

BRIDGES TO HEALTH (B2H)

Medically Needy level. If a child’s income and/or resources exceed the Medically Needy level, s/he may spenddown. Either ADC-related budgeting or SSI-related budgeting may be used, whichever is most beneficial to the child. However, if SSI-related budgeting is used, a disability review must be completed. Medicaid and waiver eligibility must be renewed annually. The LDSS will approve children for a B2H waiver based on their qualifying diagnosis; significant mental health care needs, developmental disabilities or medical fragility.

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Page 300

Official source

MRG

UPDATED: NOVEMBER 2009 726

OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WAIVERS

BRIDGES TO HEALTH (B2H)

Medically Needy level. If a child’s income and/or resources exceed the Medically Needy level, s/he may spenddown. Either ADC-related budgeting or SSI-related budgeting may be used, whichever is most beneficial to the child. However, if SSI-related budgeting is used, a disability review must be completed. Medicaid and waiver eligibility must be renewed annually. The LDSS will approve children for a B2H waiver based on their qualifying diagnosis; significant mental health care needs, developmental disabilities or medical fragility.