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Goals: Review methodology for determining Medicaid and CHIP eligibility: −Household composition eligibility rules −Household income eligibility rules Methodology: For each section, we will: −Lay out the eligibility requirements −Explain how to apply these rules to individuals and families who are applying for coverage −Walk through scenarios to help test our knowledge and understanding Goals and Methodology 3 Note: All of the information in this training manual applies to individuals applying for coverage and those already enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP. In this training, we use the word “individuals” to cover applicants and beneficiaries. Comparing Results to Eligibility Levels Determining Household Income Constructing a Household Purpose