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2.2.2.B.2 General Medical Institution He is a patient in any section of an institution that has been certified as a medical facility under Medicare or Medicaid standards. Examples include general medical hospitals and licensed nursing facilities. 2.2.2.C Out-of-State Travel 2.2.2.C.1 Visiting Temporary visits out of state with the intent to return do not affect the client's state of residence as long as the duration is less than 30 days. 2.2.2.C.2 Obtaining Vocational Training or Education When the Department of Human Services (DOHS) establishes a plan for a client to leave the State to obtain vocational training or education, he continues to be a West Virginia resident. When the DOHS does not establish a plan, he continues to be a West Virginia resident if he does not meet the residency requirement of the state in which he lives. 2.2.2.C.3 Medical Care If the client temporarily leaves the State to obtain medical care or treatment, he is considered a West Virginia resident. Exception: Long term care 2.2.2.D Students Not Living with a Parent or Other Responsible Adult The state of residence of a student is the specified relative's state of residence.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 2

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 7 Chapter 2 Common Eligibility Requirements

2.2.2.B.2 General Medical Institution He is a patient in any section of an institution that has been certified as a medical facility under Medicare or Medicaid standards. Examples include general medical hospitals and licensed nursing facilities. 2.2.2.C Out-of-State Travel 2.2.2.C.1 Visiting Temporary visits out of state with the intent to return do not affect the client's state of residence as long as the duration is less than 30 days. 2.2.2.C.2 Obtaining Vocational Training or Education When the Department of Human Services (DOHS) establishes a plan for a client to leave the State to obtain vocational training or education, he continues to be a West Virginia resident. When the DOHS does not establish a plan, he continues to be a West Virginia resident if he does not meet the residency requirement of the state in which he lives. 2.2.2.C.3 Medical Care If the client temporarily leaves the State to obtain medical care or treatment, he is considered a West Virginia resident. Exception: Long term care 2.2.2.D Students Not Living with a Parent or Other Responsible Adult The state of residence of a student is the specified relative's state of residence.