SECTION 366.603. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Applicant--A person seeking assistance under the Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth Program who:

(A) has never received Medicaid and is not currently receiving Medicaid; or

(B) previously received Medicaid but subsequently was denied and reapplies for Medicaid.

(2) Authorized representative--A person or organization whom an applicant authorizes to apply for Medicaid benefits on behalf of the applicant.

(3) CFR--Code of Federal Regulations.

(4) Child--An adoptive, step, or natural child who is under age 19.

(5) Eligible group--A category of people who are eligible for MTFCY.

(6) Federal Poverty Level (FPL)--The household income guidelines issued annually and published in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(7) HHSC--The Texas Health and Human Services Commission or its designee.

(8) Household composition--The group of individuals who are considered in determining eligibility for an applicant or recipient for certain medical programs based on tax status, tax relationships, living arrangements, and family relationships, referenced in 42 CFR §435.603(f) as "household."

(9) Medicaid--A state and federal cooperative program, authorized under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §1396 et seq.) and Texas Human Resources Code chapter 32, that pays for certain medical and health care costs for people who qualify. Also known as the medical assistance program.

(10) MTFCY--The Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth Program.

(11) Person acting responsibly--A person, other than a provider, who may apply for Medicaid on behalf of an applicant who is incompetent or incapacitated if the person is determined by HHSC to be acting responsibly on behalf of the applicant.

(12) Recipient--A person receiving MTFCY services.

(13) Retroactive coverage--Payment for Medicaid-reimbursable medical services received up to three months before the month of application.

(14) Texas Works Handbook --An HHSC manual containing policies and procedures used to determine eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicaid programs for children and families. The Texas Works Handbook is found on the Internet at www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Programs/Programs.shtml#handbooks.

(15) U.S.C.--United States Code.

Source Note: The provisions of this §366.603 adopted to be effective January 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 9467; amended to be effective June 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 3981