Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart C - Eligibility Requirements
Chapter 140 - SPECIAL MA ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS
Subchapter D - ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS UNDER THE MEDICAID FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CATEGORY
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS
Section 140.602 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Applicant or recipient-A child who meets the eligibility conditions of this subchapter.

Child-An individual under 18 years of age.

Custodial parent-The natural or adoptive mother or father living with an applicant or recipient.

Family size-Includes custodial parent, step-parent, applicant or recipient, siblings of the applicant or recipient and other dependents of the custodial parents listed on the custodial parent's Federal Income Tax Return of the previous calendar year.