003.01
Former Foster Care Children
Individuals under twenty-six (26) years old who were in foster care under Nebraska's or a Nebraska tribe's responsibility and receiving Medicaid when the individual became eighteen (18) or nineteen (19) years old, or such higher age at which Nebraska's federal foster care assistance ends.
These individuals are exempt from income and resource tests.
28-003.01A
Eligibility Requirements: In order to receive Medicaid, the applicant/client must
1. Be under twenty-six (26) years old;
2. Have been a client at eighteen (18) or such higher age at which the State's foster care assistance ends under title IV-E of the Social Security Act;
3. Have been in foster care under Nebraska's or a Nebraska tribe's responsibility at eighteen (18) or such higher age at which the State's foster care assistance ends under title IV-E of the Social Security Act; and
4. Not be eligible for and enrolled in mandatory Medicaid coverage through Parent/Caretaker relatives, Pregnant Women, Children, or ABD.
For Former Ward, see 477 NAC 19-005.