Inmates of public institutions suspension of medical assistance

1. Following the first thirty days of commitment, the department shall suspend, but not terminate, the eligibility of an eligible child who is an inmate of a public institution as defined in 42 C.F.R. §435.1010, who is enrolled in the medical assistance program under this chapter at the time of commitment to the public institution, and who remains eligible for medical assistance under this chapter except for the eligible child’s institutional status, during the entire period of the eligible child’s commitment to the public institution. 2. To the extent applicable, the public institution and the department shall comply with the reporting requirements and the expediting of the restoration of an eligible child’s medical assistance benefits under this chapter upon the eligible child’s discharge, consistent with section 249A.38. 3. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this section.