General

General A. Budgeting requirements are based on the applicant’s income and household composition or an applicant’s eligibility as aged, blind or disabled (ABD). B. Financial and non-financial data is used to determine the most appropriate coverage for an individual unless an individual wants to be considered for eligibility in a specific group. C. Data specific to each applicant or recipient determines whether the individual will be considered for ABD at-home or institutional eligibility or Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) eligibility. D. The budgeting process determines whether an applicant or recipient is eligible for Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) based on income.