WAC 388-416-0020 Certification periods for non institutionalized medically needy (MN) program.

1. The certification period for the non institutionalized medically needy (MN) program begins:

   1. On the first day of the month in which hospital expenses equal the spenddown amount; or

   2. On the day that spenddown is met, when hospital expenses are less then the spenddown amount, or no hospital expenses are involved. 

2. The certification period continues through the last day of the final month of the base period as described in Chapter 388-519 WAC.

3. The certification period can begin up to three months immediately prior to the month of application as described in Chapter 388-519 WAC.

4. The certification period for MN clients with income below the medically needy income level (MNIL) is twelve months.