G-4500, Medicaid Buy-In for Children Income Exclusions

Revision 11-3; Effective September 1, 2011

In determining eligibility for the Medicaid Buy-In for Children (MBIC) program, allow a general income exclusion of $65 plus one-half of the remaining income. Deduct this exclusion at the end of the budget calculation. See Section N-6320, MBIC Income Exclusion.

Ineligible Siblings

Allow an exclusion from an ineligible sibling's income before counting the ineligible sibling's income in the budget. This exclusion is allowed for each ineligible sibling in the family unit. See Section N-6330, Ineligible Sibling Exclusion.