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    jennytribble Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 21, 2010, 01:43 PM
    I have temporary guardianship of a 17 year old.
    I have temporary custody of a 17 year old. My husband and I cannot afford to feed him and get him medical insurance. We make too much money to get assistance, but can he apply for himself since he is 17?
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    Nov 3, 2010, 11:19 AM
    NO, but as soon as he is 18 he can apply, as long as he says he eats sepratly.
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    Nov 5, 2010, 07:25 AM

    Please don't advise her to lie to her state government. That is a big no-no.
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