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74 For relative caregivers, such as grandparents applying on behalf of a child who receives MA, the adult caregiver’s income must be verified. This is because their income is not included in the child’s MA record, and eligibility for CCSP must be determined using the relative’s verified income. Verification at Redetermination Eligibility under HB407 requires verification of continued program participation at each redetermination. For CCMA cases, workers must confirm that at least one member of the household is still receiving MA. Similarly, for CCWIC cases, the worker must verify that the household continues to participate in WIC. These checks ensure compliance with HB407 eligibility requirements.

Categorizing Cases in VaCMS In VaCMS, staff must accurately select the appropriate benefits received (CCMA, CCWIC, or both) for each household member receiving income (adults and children) on the Other In-State Benefits (OISB) screen. If both benefit types are entered, CCMA income will be used for eligibility determination. The self-attestation form should not be used if both benefit types are selected. Additionally, case managers must ensure the corresponding CC MA/CC WIC box is checked on the Eligibility Run page. This step ensures that the case is processed using the correct income threshold (250% Federal Poverty Guidelines or 85% State Median Income, as applicable). Compliance with these procedural steps is essential to ensure accurate eligibility determinations under HB407.