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Administrative Manual Section: General Administrative Procedures and Compliance Policy Manual Number: 200.045 Chapter: Redetermination Legal Authority: Sec. 1902 of the Social Security Act [42 USC 1396a]; 20 CFR 404, Subpart J; 42 CFR 435.911; 42 CFR 435.916; 42 CFR 435.926; 42 CFR 435.172; 42 CFR 457.343; 42 CFR 431.210; 42 CFR 431.211; 42 CFR 431.213; 42 CFR 407.47; 42 CFR 435.948-949; Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-13-20- .09(1); 1200-13-20-.08(7)(a)(7) 1. Overview The redetermination process established for Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Medicaid categories and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will also be applied to the Medically Needy categories, and Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid categories, with certain exceptions. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Cash Recipients, eligible for TennCare Medicaid, follow the redetermination requirements of the Social Security Administration (SSA). 2. Policy Statement Eligibility for Medical Assistance must be redetermined once every 12 months, and no more frequently than once every 12 months, unless there is a reported change. TennCare redetermines eligibility during the 12-month period when a reported change may affect eligibility. Individuals are reviewed for all categories of eligibility during the redetermination process. SSI Cash Recipients shall follow the SSA program redetermination requirements. Upon confirmation that an individual is no longer eligible for SSI payments, TennCare will review for eligibility in all other Medical Assistance categories. 3. Definitions Medical Assistance: Includes TennCare Medicaid, TennCare Standard, CoverKids, Katie Beckett, and Medicare Savings Program (MSP) categories. Recent and Reliable: Information verified within the last 6 months or verified more than 6 months ago and not subject to change. Stable Incomes: Incomes that have been verified and are not likely to change. These include, but are not limited to, alimony, annuities, pension, Railroad Retirement, SSI, VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound Allowances, VA Disability, VA Pension, Social Security Disability Benefit (SSDI), Social Security Survivor or Retirement Benefit, and VA Payments for Unreimbursed Medical Expenses.