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(1) When one (1) spouse in a couple is receiving long-term care and applying for Medicaid LTSS, the applicant for Community Medicaid is treated as an “individual” – group of one (1) – for the determination of initial and ongoing income eligibility and resource reviews. The couple, whether or not still married, is treated as no longer living together as of the first (1st) day of the calendar month that the spouse receiving LTSS became eligible for Medicaid. This remains true even if the other spouse receiving Community Medicaid begins receiving Medicaid LTSS in a subsequent month. (2) When both spouses receive Community Medicaid and are residing in a residential care setting serving four (4) persons or more, each spouse is treated as an individual without regard to whether they live together. This applies to Community Medicaid beneficiaries who do not qualify for LTSS while residing in licensed assisted living residences, behavioral health community residences, adult supportive care homes, and supportive living arrangements for adults with developmental disabilities. c. Dependent child in the household. The Medicaid eligibility group increases in size for any dependent child under age nineteen (19) who is not receiving SSI. 3. Child (Applicable for MN Eligibility Only) – The Medicaid eligibility group for a dependent child up to age nineteen (19) applying for MN coverage using the SSI methodology is a group of one (1). Once reaching age nineteen (19), the Rules related to a single adult apply. 4. Parent-Child – When a parent and dependent child living together are both seeking Medicaid in IHCC groups in which the SSI methodology applies, they are treated as two (2) Medicaid groups of one (1), if the parent is not living with a spouse. If the parent is living with a spouse, the parents are treated as a Medicaid group of two (2) and the child as a Medicaid group of one (1). When a parent/caretaker is seeking MN eligibility, any MAGI- eligible members of the household are excluded from the eligibility group. 1.12.3 Formation of the FRU A. The financial responsibility unit (FRU) consists of the persons whose income and resources are considered available to the applicant or beneficiary in the eligibility determination. The FRU is relevant for deeming purposes for non-LTSS Medicaid and in determining eligibility for certain IHCC Community Medicaid coverage groups. The following subsections set forth the Rules for determining membership in the FRU and the portion of income considered available to the person seeking Medicaid: