North Dakota Code 50-24.1-02.6 – Medical assistance benefits – Eligibility criteria
1. The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to otherwise eligible persons who are medically needy persons who have countable income that does not exceed an amount determined under subsection 2.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 50-24.1-02.6
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See North Dakota Code 1-01-18
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. The department shall establish an income level for medically needy persons at an amount no less than required by federal law.
3. The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to children and families coverage groups and pregnant women without consideration of assets.
4. The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to otherwise eligible pregnant women who are lawfully present in the United States.
5. The department may require, as a condition of eligibility, individuals eligible for Medicare part A, B, or D to apply for such coverage.