42 CFR 436.308 - Medically needy coverage of individuals under age 21.
§ 436.308
Medically needy coverage of individuals under age 21.
(a)
If the agency provides Medicaid to the medically needy, it may provide Medicaid to individuals under age 21 (or at State option, under age 20, 19, or 18) as specified in paragraph (b) of this section:
(1)
Who would not be covered under the mandatory medically needy group of individuals under 18 under § 436.301(b)(1)(ii); and
(b)
The agency may cover all individuals in paragraph (a) of this section or individuals in reasonable classifications. Examples of reasonable classifications are as follows:
(1)
Individuals in foster homes or private institutions for whom a public agency is assuming a full or partial financial responsibility. If the agency covers these individuals, it may also provide Medicaid to individuals placed in foster homes or private institutions by private nonprofit agencies.
(3)
Individuals in nursing facilities when nursing facility services are provided under the plan to individuals within the age group selected under this provision. When the agency covers such individuals, it may also provide Medicaid to individuals in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded.
(4)
Individuals receiving active treatment as inpatients in psychiatric facilities or programs, if inpatient psychiatric services for individuals under 21 are provided under the plan.
[46 FR 47990, Sept. 30, 1981, as amended at 58 FR 4935, Jan. 19, 1993]
Title 42 published on 2012-10-01
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