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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 10

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 57 Chapter 10 The Case Maintenance Process

10.9 PREGNANT WOMEN 10.9.1 CHANGE IN THE AG The newborn is added to his mother’s case with his own assistance group (AG). The pregnant woman is removed from the AG at the end of 12-month postpartum period. See Chapter 23. 10.9.2 CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES Once eligibility is established, the pregnant woman’s Medicaid eligibility continues, without regard to any change in family circumstances, through the end of the month in which the 12- month post-partum period ends. See Chapter 23. 10.9.3 AG CLOSURES A pregnant woman may be determined ineligible prior to the expiration of the eligibility period only if the pregnant woman: • Moves out of state • Dies • Was approved for Medicaid due to agency error • Was approved for Medicaid because of client misrepresentation • Does not have verification of citizenship and/or identity after match with the FDH (refer to Chapter 6.3) • Is approved for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and is eligible for SSI Medicaid • Requests closure