Income and Budgeting

Question 1

Amy’s statement of income is $1,400 (FPP); the electronic source (TWN) is $1,790 (FPP).

Do you have RC?

Answer 1

Yes

Both the c/s and the electronic source result in eligibility of the same program.

Question 2

Ivan’s statement of income is $400 (FPP); the electronic source (TWN) is $1,290 (FPP).

Do you have RC?

Answer 2

Yes

Both the c/s and the electronic source result in eligibility of the same program.

Question 3

Paula’s statement of income is $1,400 (MIC; there are no electronic sources.

Do you have RC?

Answer 3

No
Must have c/s and an electronic source to have RC.

Note: During COVID, take c/s in the absence of an electronic source

Question 4

Tammy’s statement of income is $2,400 (NCHC); the electronic source (ESCWS) is $1,790 (MIC).

Do you have RC?

Answer 4

NO

The c/s and the electronic source do not result in the same program.

Question 5

Gilbert (15) is receiving MIC.
At recertification, you determine that his mother has switched jobs.
TWN has BP income and Gilbert remains eligible for MIC.

Would you get a new NCF 20020/require a new statement of income?

Answer 5

NO
At recertification, if the electronic source results in eligibility of the SAME program, complete the recertification without requiring a new 20020/statement.

Question 6

True or False:

Take c/s of terminated income for children under age 19

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Who is eligible for TMA?

Answer 7

• Adults only (children receive continuous)
• Must be ineligible for MAF-C due to NEW or INCREASED income
• Income must be EARNED
• Must have been eligible and received MAF-C or MAF-G in at least 3 of the preceding 6 mo
• Can receive at app or during certification

Question 8

Jillian (22) applies for Medicaid on 10/22.
She lost her job 10/15 and received her last pay on 10/17.

When will you stop counting her income?

Answer 8

November. Count her income until 10/31.

for applicants age 19+, count terminated income until the month of the last pay

Question 9

Amy (34) and her daughter Tiffany (4) apply for Medicaid on 6/8.
On 6/15, Amy informs you that she has a new job that will start 6/16.

When will you start counting the new income?

Answer 9

For Amy, July
(count new income the month after change)

For Tiffany, do not count the new income
(do not count new income AFTER the DOA due to continuous Medicaid)

Question 10

Polly (37) and her son Trever (10) are receiving MAF-C.

Polly reports new income on 12/13 (that started 12/3).

When will you start counting the new income?

Answer 10

For Polly, January
(count new income the month after change)

For Trever, do not count the new income
(do not count new income AFTER the DOA due to continuous Medicaid)