- (1) The Department provides coverage to individuals as described in 42 CFR 435.150. The coverage group is known as the Former Foster Care Individuals program.
- (2) When funds are available, the Department elects to cover individuals who are under 21 years of age as described in 42 CFR 435.226. The coverage group is known as the Foster Care Independent Living program.
- (3) The Department elects to cover an individual under the responsibility of any state or tribe at the time the individual turns 18 years of age, and was enrolled in Medicaid or the 1115 demonstration project at any time during the foster care period in which the individual turned 18.
- (4) There is no income or asset test for eligibility under the Former Foster Care or the Foster Care Independent Living programs.
KEY: MAGI-based, coverage groups, former foster care youth, presumptive eligibility
Date of Last Change: June 19, 2025
Notice of Continuation: January 6, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-213; 26B-3-108