All Medicaid Programs
An individual living in an institution is a resident of that institution.
The following are not considered to be a resident of that institution:
An individual in a public institution for a temporary period pending other arrangements appropriate for the individual’s needs.
An individual living in a public educational or vocational training institution for the purpose of getting an education or vocational training.
Determine when an individual starts to be a resident of an institution based upon which type of institution the individual is residing in. For individuals in medical institutions, see 215-4 . For individuals in non-medical institutions, see 215-6 .