(1) General rule. Under section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act, the agency pays a premium assistance subsidy up to an eligible person's individual health insurance premium obligation when the agency determines it is cost effective.

(2) Eligible persons. An eligible person is any client who:

(a) Has a comprehensive individual health insurance plan; and

(b) Is receiving categorically needy, medically needy, or alternative benefit plan scope of coverage.