Does the former foster care group cover individuals who turned 18 or aged out of foster care prior to January 1, 2014?

Yes. Effective as of January 1, 2014, coverage is available to individuals under age 26 who meet the eligibility requirements described above. For example, an applicant who is 23 years old in January 2014 and who was in foster care and receiving Medicaid at the time he or she turned 18 (back in 2009) will be eligible for coverage under the former foster care group.

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