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Simplified Reporting (SR) Groups remain in SR throughout the current benefit period unless they report changes at their semi-annual contact or redetermination that make them ineligible for SR.

The Family Independence Program (FIP) grantee has been added to the list of persons who can be the Child Day Care (CDC) applicant for a child needing care.

Effective May 1, 2006, FIP grants no longer vary by Shelter Areas or County of Residence – all grants will be at the payment standard for Shelter Area VI;
FIP grants no longer vary depending on whether the adult is exempt from Work First;
FIP grants for families with parents on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) will be reduced to the “Ineligible grantee” payment amount;
The income limit for Low Income Family (LIF) Medicaid will be 37.5% of the federal poverty level (FPL).

Medicaid recipients in Medicaid Health Plans (MHPs) are able to switch plans during the month of May; Some MHPs will begin charging new co-payments for services in July 2006; Some MHPs have changed the counties that they serve

Many non-citizens are being denied or terminated from Medicaid and MOMS based on lack of residency, due to illegal policy and/or policy interpretations

DHS has issued revised income limits for categories based on the federal poverty levels

Department of Human Services (DHS) increases the heat and utility standard.

Effective May 1, 2006, many adult, fee-for-service Medicaid recipients will be required to pay co-payments for more Medicaid covered services.