# COMAR 10.09.62.06: COMAR 10.09.62.06. Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_06

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.62.06
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.62.06. Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS / Chapter 62 Separate Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and CHIP Health Services Initiative Eligibility / COMAR 10.09.62.06

## Text

A. Individuals qualifying for coverage under this section are not required to provide a Social Security number or meet satisfactory immigration status.
B. Residency. To be eligible for benefits under this chapter, an individual shall be a resident of Maryland, in accordance with the requirements of COMAR 10.09.24.05 -3.
C. Age. To be eligible for benefits under this chapter, a birthing parent shall apply for coverage before the last day of the fourth month after the pregnancy ends, regardless of the birthing parent’s age.
D. Inmate of a Public Institution. To receive benefits under this chapter, a targeted low-income child or birthing parent may not be an inmate of a public institution, as specified in COMAR 10.09.24.05 -5B.
E. Institution for Mental Diseases. To be eligible for benefits under this chapter, a targeted low-income child or birthing parent may not be a patient in an institution for mental diseases, unless such individuals are eligible in accordance with COMAR 10.09.24.05 -5C.
F. No Private Health Insurance. In order to be eligible for benefits under Title XXI of the Social Security Act, a targeted low-income child or birthing parent whose income is equal to 133 percent but less than 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level may not be covered by an employer-sponsored health benefit plan.
G. Required Information.
(1) An applicant shall report to the Department all information needed to determine eligibility for the separate CHIP Program and CHIP Health Services Initiative.
(2) When there is evidence of inconsistency between information attested by the applicant and data reported by the State and federal databases, the applicant shall be required to offer an explanation and appropriate verification to reconcile the inconsistency.

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.09.62.01 COMAR 10.09.62.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.02 COMAR 10.09.62.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.03 COMAR 10.09.62.03. Coverage Groups](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.04 COMAR 10.09.62.04. Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.05 COMAR 10.09.62.05. Application — Additional Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.06 COMAR 10.09.62.06. Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.07 COMAR 10.09.62.07. Consideration of Household Income](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.08 COMAR 10.09.62.08. Determining Financial Eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_08.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.09 COMAR 10.09.62.09. Certification Periods](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_09.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.10 COMAR 10.09.62.10. Covered Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_10.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.11 COMAR 10.09.62.11. Post-Eligibility Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_11.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.12 COMAR 10.09.62.12. Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_12.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.13 COMAR 10.09.62.13. Fraud and Abuse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_13.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.62.14 COMAR 10.09.62.14. Adjustments and Recoveries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_62_14.md)

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