Current through August 31, 2023
Section 16.03.06.150 - REFUGEE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM01.Time Limitation. Medical assistance under the Refugee Medical Assistance Program will be limited to eight (8) consecutive months beginning with the month the refugee enters the United States. (3-17-22)02.Eligibility. Refugees whose countable income does not exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible for Refugee Medical Assistance. (3-17-22)03.Refugee Medical Assistance with "Spend Down." An applicant for Refugee Medical Assistance whose countable income exceeds one hundred fifty percent (150%) FPG for their family size may become eligible for Refugee Medical Assistance under certain conditions. A special provision, for refugees only, will allow those refugees whose income exceeds one hundred fifty percent (150%) FPG for their family size to subtract their medical costs from their income and thus "spend down" to the FPG limit for their family size. (3-17-22)04.Counting Income for Refugee Medical Assistance. (3-17-22)a. Income is counted or excluded in accordance with IDAPA 16.03.01, "Eligibility for Health Care Assistance for Families and Children." The sole exception is that Refugee Cash Assistance is excluded from income when determining eligibility for Refugee Medical Assistance. (3-17-22)b. The income of sponsors, and the in-kind services and shelter provided to refugees by their sponsors, will not be considered in determining eligibility for Refugee Medical Assistance. (3-17-22)Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.06.150