The effective date of certification for the Family Planning Waiver Program is the date of application or later.  The period of certification may not be for a retroactive period.  An individual determined eligible for the Family Planning Waiver Program is assigned a certification period of 12 months.  At any time during the certification period the individual becomes ineligible, the case is closed using standard negative action procedures.  At the end of the certification period, a redetermination of eligibility is required.