multiple criteria eligibility

A person becomes eligible for a program based on more than one criterion.

Examples: In the U.S., a child whose familiy income meets Medicaid financial thresholds and whose age is less than 18 is eligible for the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment program (EPSDT). A person whose family income meets Medicaid financial thresholds and whose age is 65 years or older is eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, and are referred to as dual eligibles.