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When constructing a household for Medicaid and CHIP, first ask: ─Does the individual plan to file a federal tax return or expect to be claimed as a tax dependent for the year in which coverage is sought? OR ─Does the individual not plan to file a federal tax return (or be claimed as a tax dependent) for the year in which coverage is sought? Tax Filing Families vs. Families that Do Not Plan to File Taxes Depending on the answer, different rules apply: “non-filer” rules or “filer” rules 12 Comparing Results to Eligibility Levels Determining Household Income Constructing a Household Purpose