§ 457.360 Deemed newborn children.

(a) Basis. This section implements section 2112(e) of the Act.

(b) Eligibility. (1) The State must provide CHIP to children from birth until the child's first birthday without application if—

(i) The child's mother was eligible for and received covered services for the date of the child's birth under the State plan as a targeted low-income pregnant woman in accordance with section 2112 of the Act; and

(ii) The child is not eligible for Medicaid under § 435.117 of this chapter.

(2)

(i) The State may provide coverage under this section to children who are not eligible for Medicaid under § 435.117 from birth until the child's first birthday without application if the requirement in paragraph (b)(2)(ii) of this section is met and if, for the date of the child's birth, the child's mother was eligible for and received covered services under—