[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 42, Volume 3] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 42CFR435.212] [Page 122] TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) PART 435_ELIGIBILITY IN THE STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, AND AMERICAN SAMOA--Table of Contents Subpart C_Options for Coverage as Categorically Needy Sec. 435.212 Individuals who would be ineligible if they were not enrolled in an MCO or PCCM. The State agency may provide that a recipient who is enrolled in an MCO or PCCM and who becomes ineligible for Medicaid is considered to continue to be eligible-- (a) For a period specified by the agency, ending no later than 6 months from the date of enrollment; and (b) Except for family planning services (which the recipient may obtain from any qualified provider) only for services furnished to him or her as an MCO enrollee. [56 FR 8849, Mar. 1, 1991, as amended at 67 FR 41095, June 14, 2002]