(1) The HMK Plan is available to all Montana residents who are 18 years of age or younger and live in households with a combined family income at or below 250% of the 2009 federal poverty level (FPL). The HMK Plan provides for two coverage groups, HMK and HMK Plus. The HMK coverage group is available to qualified residents who reside in households with a combined family income between 134% and 250% of the 2009 FPL. A waiting list may apply to this program. The HMK Plus coverage group is available to qualified residents who reside in households with a combined family income between 0 and 133% of the 2009 FPL.

(2) The HMK and HMK Plus coverage groups provide 12 months continuous coverage. An eligible HMK coverage group enrollee's coverage begins on the first day of the month following the date the application is received. An eligible HMK Plus coverage group enrollee's coverage begins on the first day of the month in which the application is received. ARM 37.79.503 states eligibility determination procedures for the HMK coverage group. ARM 37.82.204 states eligibility determination procedures for the HMK Plus coverage group.