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Based on certain screening questions on the application, individuals may indicate they are part of a group for whom MAGI is not used to determine eligibility To avoid delays in securing coverage, individuals will be evaluated right away based on MAGI rules States are obligated to determine eligibility for a non-MAGI eligibility group if an individual is interested in seeking eligibility on such a basis MAGI-eligible individuals who are subsequently found eligible on a non-MAGI basis would switch eligibility groups and coverage In some instances, the coverage available on a non-MAGI basis might better fit an individual’s health care needs Screening for Eligibility on a Basis Other than MAGI 7 Comparing Results to Eligibility Levels Determining Household Income Constructing a Household Purpose