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What federal matching rate applies for individuals found presumptively eligible by hospitals? Is the newly

While individuals may be determined "presumptively eligible" for coverage under the new adult group by a qualified hospital or qualified entity, the newly eligible FMAP is only available once the full eligibility determination has been completed. In these circumstances, the newly eligible FMAP is only authorized with respect to individuals determined eligible for the new adult group by the state agency or other public entity authorized to make final Medicaid eligibility determinations. The regular FMAP applies until such time as the state (or other authorized entity) determines an individual to be eligible for the new adult group and the state confirms that they also meet the definition of a "newly eligible individual."

As noted in our August 2013 FAQs, in appropriate circumstances, a state may retroactively adjust claiming for services provided during a presumptive eligibility period. Specifically, newly eligible status is available based on the effective date of eligibility for the new adult group, which may be as early as the third month prior to the month that the individual applied for Medicaid in accordance with 42 CFR section 435.914 (re-designated at section 435.915 under the March 2012 final eligibility rule), provided that the individual would have been eligible for Medicaid had he or she applied as of the earlier date. To the extent to which the presumptive eligibility period is encompassed within such retroactive eligibility period and the state determines that the individual meets the criteria for newly eligible status, the state may retroactively adjust claiming for services provided during a presumptive eligibility period. The state is not required to make such a retroactive adjustment if the state determines that an adjustment would be administratively burdensome.

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What federal matching rate applies for individuals found presumptively eligible by hospitals? Is the newly eligible federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) available for populations found presumptively eligible for the new adult group?