Kansas Family Medical Assistance
Manual (KFMAM)
Eligibility Policy - 11/21/2024
6112
6113 Irregular and Intermittent Income - Irregular and Intermittent Income received on a monthly basis in differing amounts shall be averaged. The monthly amount shall be established by dividing the income by the proper number of months for the period that the income is intended (e.g., 3 months for quarterly, etc.). A fair estimate for the time period used for averaging shall be established with the client. The case record shall clearly indicate that the income is being treated as intermittent income.
6113.01 - Once a standard monthly amount is established, it may continue to be budgeted through the redetermination period. However, a new budget is required:
(1) - for medical assistance when income terminates and there continues to be a spenddown in place;
(2) - for CHIP when income decreases and results in elimination or reduction of a premium requirement.
For redetermination of eligibility in medical assistance spenddown cases based on a change or termination in income, use the income amounts established for the case through the month the change is reported. In addition, if income continues, establish a new converted monthly amount to be used beginning the month after the change is reported through the end of the base period.