HAR §17-1716-11. Income requirements

(a) The modified adjusted gross income methodology described in chapter 17-1724.2 shall be used to determine the countable income for a pregnant woman. (b) The income standard for participation in the Pregnant Women Group is one hundred eighty-five per cent of the federal poverty level for a household of applicable size, which includes the number of unborn child(ren) expected, plus the income conversion percentage of six per cent. An income disregard of five per cent of the applicable federal poverty level is added to the highest income standard for an individual using modified adjusted gross income based methodology under the applicable title of the Social Security Act. (c) Regardless of changes in household income, eligibility under this group shall continue through the last day of the month in which the post-partum period ends. (d) A woman who is determined ineligible under this chapter shall have eligibility determined under other applicable eligibility groups. [Eff 09/30/13; am and comp 11/10/16; am and comp AUG 22 2024 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§435.116, 435.170, 435.301, 435.601, 435.603) (Imp: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§435.116, 435.170, 435.301, 435.601, 435.603)