Title 16
15000 AFDC-TANF Related Programs
15140 Ribicoff Children - Born After 9/30/83 and Under Age 19
The Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (DEFRA) mandated Medicaid coverage to children born on or after 10/1/83, who are under age 5, and who meet AFDC income and resource requirements, but not the characteristics of a "dependent" child. Section 1905(n) of the Social Security Act was subsequently amended to mandate a phase-in of all such qualified children up to age 19.
This group has been replaced by the Federal Poverty Level Related Program. Some children may be covered by our GA program and will receive Medicaid.
