Absent parent – is the parent who is not living with his or her child. Another term used is a non-custodial parent. Policy regarding an absent parent is located at: SoonerCare (Medicaid)[OE]: 317:35-5-7. Determining categorical relationship to the children and parent and caretaker relative groups 317:35-5-43. Third party resources; insurance, workers’ compensation and Medicare; 317:35-5-44. […]