M-1510, General Policy

Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015

Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth (MTFCY) individuals must have income less than or equal to the applicable income limit for TP 70, defined in C-131.1, Federal Poverty Income Limits (FPIL).

Advisors must use Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) rules to determine financial eligibility for MTFCY following the Medical Programs policy, explained in A-1300, Income.

Exception: Individuals who have had an Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) agreement do not need to meet the income requirement.