Newborn Child Deemed Eligible For Medicaid

A child is deemed eligible for Medicaid for their first year of life when the following exists. (7-1-24) 01. Mother Filing an Application. The child is born to a mother who files an application for medical assistance. (7-1-24) 02. Mother Is Eligible for Medicaid. The mother is eligible for Medicaid in the newborn’s birth month, including a month of retroactive coverage. This includes a mother who qualifies for coverage only for the delivery because of her alien status. (7-1-24)