This is a Medicaid program for Grandparents or other caretakers to obtain medical coverage for themselves and the children they are caring for.
The income for all individuals in the household related to the child(ren) is counted. There is a higher income limit of 275% of the Federal Poverty Level than with traditional Medicaid.
The regular Medicaid application is used to apply for the Non-Needy Caretaker program options. Applicant should check off “FMC” in the boxes on page 2 for themselves and the child(ren) in the household.
The eligibility worker should realize that the household is applying for a Non-Needy Caretaker Program. However, it is a good idea to write on the top of the first page of the application “Non-Needy Caretaker Program” to help the eligibility worker know what program to screen for.