167 TERMINATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SR 97-08, 03-97 (FAM-A)

Terminations are effective the last day of the ANP.

Exceptions:

• EMA, PLP 60 Days Postpartum, QMB/SLMB, In/Out MA, cases in a Temporary Adjustment Period, 1619 certified individuals, & Refugee Medical Assistance recipients must close at the end of the month in which eligibility expires.

• If TANF financial assistance is terminating because of an increase in child or spousal support, extend medical assistance for 4 months (see Part 169). Extend medical assistance only if there are no changes in the program criteria, nonfinancial criteria, or resources which make the individual ineligible at the same time as the increase in income.

• If TANF financial assistance is terminating because of increased earnings, extend medical assistance for up to 12 months. See Part 171. Extend medical assistance only if there are no changes in the program criteria, nonfinancial criteria, or resources which make the individual ineligible at the same time as the increase in income.

• Continue medical eligibility for up to a maximum of 4 months to categorically eligible refugee assistance groups when they become ineligible for financial or medical assistance because of new or increased income.

• Extend medical assistance only if there are no changes in the program criteria, nonfinancial criteria, or resources which make the individual ineligible at the same time as the increase in income. Close the refugee case for the four-month extended medical assistance in the month in which their refugee eligibility period expires regardless of the length of time they received the extended medical assistance.