Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 477 - MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY
Chapter 11 - LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
Section 477-11-004 - ABSENCE
Current through March 20, 2024
004.01 ABSENCE BECAUSE OF SCHOOLING. The child's absence from home for the purpose of attending school does not affect eligibility.
004.02 TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM THE HOME. A child is still considered part of the household while he or she is out of the home for a visit not to exceed three months. A child is still considered part of the original household while he or she is on summer visitation.
004.03 TEMPORARY ABSENCE DUE TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. In emergency situations which deprive a child of the care of a parent relative, guardian, or conservator, temporary plans may be made to care for the child in the home of an individual or institution acting in the place of the caretaker. The unit may continue to receive assistance for the period of the emergency or the time actually required to make new arrangements for care, but the assistance must not continue beyond three months.
004.04 CONVALESCENT LEAVE. Eligibility for individuals on convalescent leave or visit from public medical institutions is determined in accordance with the applicable program standards. Eligibility is based on an individual's living situation and needs while on leave.
