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

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

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 while in the institution.
   1.  To determine if the member is temporarily absent see 400-1.
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