Section 16.03.05.051 - EFFECTIVE DATEThe effective date for aid is the first day of the month of application. Medicaid eligibility begins as described in this rule.
01.AABD Cash. AABD cash aid is effective on the application date.02.Normal Medicaid Eligibility. Medicaid coverage begins on the first day of the application month.03.Retroactive (Backdated) Medicaid Eligibility. Medicaid benefits must be backdated to the first day of the calendar month, for each of the three (3) months before the month of application, if the participant was Medicaid-eligible during that month. If the participant is not eligible for Medicaid when they apply, retroactive eligibility is evaluated.04.Ineligible Non-Citizen Medicaid. Ineligible legal or illegal non-citizen coverage is restricted to emergency services. Coverage begins when the emergency treatment is required. Coverage ends with the last day emergency treatment is required.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.05.051