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Implementation Guide: Medicaid State Plan Eligibility Presumptive Eligibility Individuals Eligible for Family Planning Services – Presumptive Eligibility

Guidance for this reviewable unit (RU) that describes the provisions under which the state determines presumptive eligibility (PE) for the optional group for individuals eligible for family planning services. This option, as described at 42 CFR 435.1103, allows an individual to be determined presumptively eligible by a qualified entity and to access Medicaidcovered services while his or her full application is being processed.

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

Issue Date: July 14, 2017

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