Policy  Directive                                                    Issuance Number: MS 01-11

Medical Services Policy Manual                       Issuance Date: October 15, 2001

From: Ruth Whitney, Director                               Expiration Date: Until Superseded

Subj: Coverage for Pregnant Women with Income up to 200% FPL

Summary

Effective November 1, 2001 pregnant women with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level can be covered in the SOBRA PW group. This change was authorized by Initiated Act 1 of 2000 and is funded by the Tobacco Settlement money.

There will be no retroactive coverage for PWs over the 133% level until after November 1, 2001. Applicants with income between 133% FPL and 200% FPL making application before November 1, 2001 will not be eligible for SOBRA PW before November 1, 2001. Caseworkers should refer to the MS 7000 section of policy to determine possible spend down coverage for pregnant women in this group.

[Appendix F], attached, has been revised to reflect the increase in the income limit for SOBRA PW.

Policy reflecting changes to the PW section will be issued in the near future.

Inquiries to: Jack Tiner, 501-682-8259

Diana Teal, 501-682-1562

                    Carmen Brown, 501-682-8258

                    Cindy Gray, 501-682-8254