Section 29-1500. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

1500.1This chapter shall apply to persons between fifty (50) and sixty-four (64) years of age whose gross annual income is less than or equal to fifty percent (50%) of the federal poverty line.

 

1500.2This chapter implements a waiver of State plan requirements as a demonstration project pursuant to section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1315) (demonstration program) and is subject to certain special terms and conditions. The demonstration waiver has been approved for a five- (5) year period effective on the date of implementation.

 

1500.3This demonstration program does not constitute an entitlement to coverage for all eligible persons or for the duration of eligibility for enrollees. These programs may be terminated at any time by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (CMS) or the District, however, both entities would assist in appropriate transition planning. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to create or constitute an entitlement or right to medical assistance for any person.

 

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Emergency Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11457(December 20, 2002) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3876 (May 16, 2003 ) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 6183 (August 1, 2003).