TP 56 and TP 32

Children and pregnant women with unpaid medical bills must first be determined ineligible for Medicaid or CHIP before being considered for TP 56 or TP 32.

TP 56 and TP 32 use MAGI rules to determine financial eligibility as explained in A-1341 , Income Limits and Eligibility Tests, Medical Programs, with the following exception.

Exception: When calculating MAGI household income in Step 4 for TP 56 and TP 32, the only income that is included for the applicant or recipient is income from the following individuals, if these individuals are in the applicant's or recipient's MAGI household composition:

The applicant;

The applicant's parents, if the applicant is under age 19; and

The applicant's spouse (if applicable).

Informing individuals about spend down is explained in A-1532.1 , Spend Down EDGs.