SI 02302: Continuing Benefits and Recipient Status Under Sections 1619(A) and 1619(B) for Individuals Who Work
TN 11 (09-92)
A. Policy
1. General
To be eligible for 1619(b), an individual must depend on Medicaid coverage to continue working.
An individual depends on Medicaid coverage if he/she:
Used Medicaid coverage within the past 12 months; or
Expects to use Medicaid coverage in the next 12 months; or
Would be unable to pay unexpected medical bills in the next 12 months without Medicaid coverage.
2. When to Make Determination
a. Initial Determination
The initial Medicaid use determination is made at the time the individual reports earnings which will cause ineligibility for cash payment.
EXCEPTION: If this would require an additional contact with the recipient (e.g., the earnings were reported by mail), the determination is deferred until the next scheduled redetermination.
b. Subsequent Determinations
Subsequent Medicaid use determinations are made at each scheduled 1619 redetermination.
B. Procedure
Follow this procedure each time a Medicaid use determination is made:
Step | Action |
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1 |
Ask the individual the following questions:
Rephrase the questions, as necessary, to fit the individual's understanding. |
2 |
If the individual answers “yes” to any of the questions in Step 1:
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3 |
If the individual answers “no” to all of the questions in step 1:
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