C Determining if Alimony is an Allowed Deduction for MAGI
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C Determining if Alimony is an Allowed Deduction for MAGI

 

Program

Manual Section

MAGI Programs

MA609C

 

Procedures

1) MAGI Adjustments to Gross Income EXCEPT Alimony

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2) Determining if Alimony is an Allowed Deduction for MAGI

Follow the instructions below to determine how to treat alimony income for MAGI programs.

Step

Action
1

If the alimony deduction was not applied, would it affect eligibility for AHCCCS Medical Assistance or KidsCare premiums?

  • If YES, continue to step 2.

  • If NO, STOP. Process the case without the alimony deduction. A copy of the court order is not needed.

2

Request a copy of the most recent alimony court order.
3

Did the customer provide a copy of the most recent alimony court order by the RFI due date?

  • If YES, continue to step 4.

  • If NO, STOP. On the allowed deductions from income screen in HEAplus, select the checkbox next to “Court Order was not provided”. Process the case without the alimony deduction.
4

Is the most recent court order dated before 1/1/2019?

  • If YES, STOP. The customer qualifies for the income deduction. Review the questions on the allowed deductions from income screen and make sure all questions are answered correctly. Continue to process the case.

  • If NO, STOP. Submit a Policy Clarification Request (PCR) asking for a review of the court order to determine if the customer can get alimony deduction.