Section 18258.
Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 18258.
in effect(a)
A child who is categorically eligible for
Medi-Cal benefits pursuant to Section 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(I) of Title 42 of the United States Code shall remain eligible for Medi-Cal benefits so long as foster care maintenance payments under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act are made on the child’s behalf. Placement at home without a change in the child’s status as an adjudicated dependent or ward of the juvenile court shall not be cause for a redetermination unless necessary to obtain federal financial participation for Medi-Cal.
(b)
A child who is eligible for Medi-Cal benefits, but is not described in subdivision (a), shall remain eligible for benefits subject to annual Medi-Cal redetermination pursuant to Section 14012. Placement at home without a change in the child’s status as an adjudicated dependent or ward of the juvenile court shall not be cause for a redetermination unless necessary to obtain federal
financial participation for Medi-Cal.
(c)
Medi-Cal eligibility for a child receiving wraparound services pursuant to this chapter shall be determined in accordance with the standards, methodologies, and procedures outlined in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9.
(d)
This section is declaratory of existing law.
References
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 1396a.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 14012.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 14000.
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