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Section VIII: Medicaid Eligibility

Any child who is eligible for title IV-E adoption assistance under a title IV-E adoption assistance agreement is categorically eligible to receive title XIX Medicaid in his/her State of residence consistent with the terms of the State's title XIX plan.

Questions Specific to Medicaid Eligibility

(A) Does the State confer automatic Medicaid eligibility to a child who is eligible for title IV-E adoption assistance?

YESNONEEDS CLARIFICATION

If no, this is inconsistent with Federal requirements.

(B) Does your State provide Medicaid coverage for a child who is adopted under a title IV-E adoption assistance agreement in another State if the adoptive parent(s) and the child move to your State?

YESNONEEDS CLARIFICATION

If no, this is inconsistent with Federal requirements.

(C) Does the State require the adoptive parent(s) to provide private health insurance in lieu of or in addition to Medicaid?

YESNONEEDS CLARIFICATION

If yes, this is inconsistent with Federal requirements.

Steps to address areas needing clarification:
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List any areas noted above that are inconsistent with Federal requirements:
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Action(s) needed to assure the State's program meets Federal requirements:
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Citations for State laws, administrative rules, policies, etc., used for review of this requirement:
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Legal and Related References for Medicaid Eligibility:

• Section 471(a)(21) and 473(b)(1) of the Social Security Act
• 45 CFR 1356.40(b)(3)
• Child Welfare Policy Manual, Section 8.2B.8

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