§ 435.170 Pregnant women eligible for extended or continuous eligibility.

(a) Basis. This section implements sections 1902(e)(5) and 1902(e)(6) of the Act.

(b) Extended eligibility for pregnant women. For a pregnant woman who was eligible and enrolled under subpart B, C, or D of this part on the date her pregnancy ends, the agency must provide coverage described in paragraph (d) of this section through the last day of the month in which the 60-day postpartum period ends.