Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 370 - STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Subchapter B - APPLICATION SCREENING, REFERRAL, PROCESSING, RENEWAL, AND DISENROLLMENT
Division 4 - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Section 370.45 - Medicaid Eligibility

Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 370.45

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) HHSC or its designee will review all applications to determine eligibility for either Medicaid or CHIP.

(1) All children on the Application requesting health care coverage will be tested for Medicaid eligibility. If any child meets Medicaid eligibility criteria, the child will be determined Medicaid eligible.

(2) If a child does not meet Medicaid eligibility, the Application will be tested for CHIP eligibility. If any child meets CHIP eligibility criteria, the child will be determined CHIP eligible.

(b) Once eligibility has been determined, a letter is sent to the Applicant containing the results of the determination, effective dates and enrollment information, where appropriate.

(c) A child who meets all Medicaid eligibility requirements is not eligible for CHIP.

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