§ 435.229 Optional targeted low-income children.

(a) Basis. This section implements section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XIV) of the Act.

(b) Eligibility. The agency may provide Medicaid to individuals under age 19, or at State option within a range of ages under age 19 established in the State plan, who meet the definition of an optional targeted low-income child in § 435.4 and have household income at or below the income standard established by the agency in its State plan in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.