Ind. Admin. Code tit. 405, r. 2-6-3 – Medicaid eligibility for former foster care children under age 26

Sec. 3. (a) Beginning January 1, 2014, an individual who:

(1) is:
1. (A) less than twenty-six (26) years of age; and
2. (B) not eligible for and enrolled in other mandatory Medicaid coverage;
(2) on becoming eighteen (18) years of age, was in foster care under the responsibility of a state or federally recognized tribe's responsibility, whether or not under Title IV Part E of the Social Security Act; and
(3) was enrolled in a state plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, or under a waiver of a state plan while in foster care;

is eligible for Medicaid.

(b) The office shall not consider the income or resources of an individual described in subsection (a) when determining eligibility.

(Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 2-6-3; filed Jun 11, 2021, 2:35 p.m.: 20210707-IR-405190602FRA; filed Jun 26, 2024, 10:03 a.m.: 20240724-IR-405230819FRA; readopted filed Oct 8, 2025, 3:16 p.m.: 20251105-IR-405240502RFA)