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  CHIP Policy

204-3 Who is a “Resident” of a Household?

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Previous Policy

A person living in a household is a resident of that household.

 

  1. A member who moves from a household to an institution may still be considered a resident of a household for the month they are admitted to the institution.
  2. A member who moves from an institution to a household is considered a resident of a household for the month they leave the institution.
    1. Exception: Members who leave JJYS custody will not be added back to the CHIP household until the month after they are released from JJYS custody.
  3.  To determine if the member is temporarily absent see 400-1.