SECTION 44. Eligibility for TB related services

317:35-7-44. Eligibility for TB related services

[Revised 01-01-99] (a) An individual determined to be categorically related to disability because of TB is eligible for limited Medicaid benefits if he/she meets the conditions of eligibility shown in paragraphs (1)-(4) of this subsection.

(1) Must have verification of active TB infection from a medical practitioner;

(2) Countable income (earned and unearned) must be less than the categorically needy standards shown on DHS Appendix C-1, Schedule XIII. The income standard is based on the break-even point which is described in the Social Security Procedure/Operations Manual (POMS-SI 00810.350).

(3) Equity in capital resources cannot exceed the maximum allowable resources on DHS Appendix C-1, Schedule XIII., which is the allowable SSI resource standard for an individual.

(4) The individual meets all other eligibility conditions for Medicaid.