Code of Massachusetts Regulations
106 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Title 106 CMR 705.000 - Transitional Cash Assistance Programs (TCAP) related benefits
Section 705.100 - MassHealth

Universal Citation: 106 MA Code of Regs 106.705

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

MassHealth provides medical services for individuals who meet specific income and other eligibility requirements. Current TAFDC and EAEDC clients are eligible for MassHealth without filing a separate application.

The following are eligible to receive MassHealth benefits:

(A) Extended MassHealth Eligibility Subsequent to Termination of TAFDC or EAEDC. Members of a TAFDC or EAEDC assistance unit whose TAFDC or EAEDC assistance has been terminated shall receive MassHealth until a determination of ineligibility is made by MassHealth.

(B) Extension of MassHealth after the TAFDC Termination for Employment Reasons

(1) Members of a TAFDC assistance unit who are ineligible for TAFDC remain eligible for MassHealth for the 12-calendar-month period beginning with the month in which the family becomes ineligible for TAFDC provided that the unit:
(a) continues to include a child who meets the age requirements provided in 106 CMR 703.220: TAFDC Dependent Child: Younger than 18 Years Old and 703.230: TAFDC Dependent Child: 18 years of Age) of a dependent child getting TAFDC;

(b) became ineligible for TAFDC because of an income increase from the grantee's work; and

(c) has a member who continues to work.

(C) EAEDC Medical Assistance.

(1) The EAEDC program provides EAEDC medical assistance (i.e., limited medical services) to applicants and clients of EAEDC. These services shall be specified in MassHealth regulations of the Division of Medical Assistance.

(2) Certain clients of EAEDC may also be eligible for MassHealth in accordance with the MassHealth regulations of the Division of Medical Assistance.

A client is ineligible for EAEDC Medical Assistance if he or she receives benefits under MassHealth.

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