The (LIF) group includes at least one child in the home must be under age 18 or age 19 if in a secondary school. Four-month extended Medicaid individuals who lost their original LIF benefit due to increased child support. Their Medicaid benefits continue for four months after they become ineligible for LIF. Transitional Medicaid (TM) allows individuals up to 24 months of Medicaid benefits after the loss of LIF eligibility if earnings or hours of employment of the parent or caretaker relative, or loss of earned income, caused LIF ineligibility.