Title: Deemed Newborns | dhcf
Headings: Department of Health Care Finance - DHCF
Department of Health Care Finance - DHCF
Department of Health Care Finance - DHCF
Deemed Newborns
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Other Newborns
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Deemed Newborns
District of Columbia Medicaid automatically covers infants born to pregnant women who were receiving Medicaid in DC on the date of delivery. This eligibility group is called “deemed newborns.” Medicaid eligibility continues for deemed newborns until the child’s first birthday, and citizenship documentation is not required. Deemed Newborns are automatically eligible for Medicaid for twelve (12) months unless the child is no longer a DC resident. Medicaid eligibility for a deemed newborn must be renewed when the child reaches the age of one (1).