MR #10.21: Eligibility of Newborns Whose Mothers are Undocumented or Incarcerated

MR #10.21: Eligibility of Newborns Whose Mothers are Undocumented or Incarcerated

Summary:

  • Babies born to noncitizen women who do not meet immigration requirements or are incarcerated are eligible for Moms & Babies coverage up to age 1.
  • Administrative renewals (formerly known as passive renewal) are no longer processed when the number of months of coverage for the mother and baby equals 12 months.
  • Babies under age 1 who progressed to All Kids Premium and subsequently lost coverage due to non-payment of premiums are eligible to have their coverage restored without a new application.
  • Item 80 code 381 is no longer valid.
  • This release removes from the manual the administrative renewal process for undocumented and incarcerated pregnant women.