2-001 Primary Eligibility Requirements

477 NAC Chapter 2-001

 

To be eligible for Medicaid, the individual must meet the following basic requirements:

  1. Application;
  2. U.S. citizenship or alien status (see Appendix 477-000-003 and 477-000-004);
  3. Nebraska residence;
  4. Social Security number;
  5. Age (limited to AABD/MA, Former Foster care Children, Children, 599 CHIP, Former Wards, Woman’s Cancer Program);
  6. Age requirement for a dependent child;
  7. Relative responsibility;
  8. Assignment/cooperation of third party medical payments;
  9. Cooperation with the Child Support Enforcement Office (see Appendix 477-000-005);
  10. Living arrangement;
  11. Resources (for exceptions see 477 NAC 16-001);
  12. Income (see Appendix 477-000-012); and
  13. Categorical factors (e.g., deprivation, institutionalization, and pregnancy).

 

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