Example 6: Disabled single parent & one child

The household consists of disabled father and one SAM-age child. Dad receives $790 SSA disability. The child receives $395 SSA due to Dad’s disability. In addition, another $150/month child support is paid on the child’s behalf by the absent parent. Total net family income is therefore $790 (Dad’s SSA) - $20 general AABD disregard = $770 + $395 (child’s SSA) + $150 (child support) = $1,315.

• The total countable income is less than 200% FPL for two, so the child qualifies for CHIP. The child’s income is used on this budget.
• Dad’s net SSA of $770 is less than 100% FPL for two, so Dad is eligible. Because Dad is disabled, we will not use the child’s SSA or child support in determining Dad’s eligibility.
• If the child is insured, the net countable income of $1,315 exceeds 100% FPL for two, so this child is over income for SAM. All income, both Dad’s and the child’s, is used in this determination. The child can only qualify as Medically Needy.

The MNIL for the child will be $784 ($392 for the disabled Dad + $392 for the child). Because Dad is eligible as AABD/OMB, only the child would be subject to a Share of Cost.

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