Do MAGI-based methodologies apply to determining eligibility for the group for former foster care children up to age 26? Will states need to consider their parents' income?

There is no income test for eligibility under this new mandatory group for former foster care children. Therefore, MAGI-based methodologies are not relevant and states do not need to consider the parents' (or even the individual's own) income for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.

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