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Implementation Guide: Medicaid State Plan Eligibility Eligibility Groups – Mandatory Coverage Former Foster Care Children

Guidance for this reviewable unit (RU) that describes the eligibility group for former foster care children, as described in 42 CFR 435.150. It provides the criteria under which individuals may be covered under this group and the options available to states with respect to eligibility for this group.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: July 14, 2017

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