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States can extend Medicaid coverage to certain disabled people who work. Under Section 4733 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, States have the option to provide Medicaid to working people with disabilities whose earnings are too high for them to qualify for Medicaid under existing rules. A person may qualify if he or she:
A person is not required to be receiving SSI in order to be eligible under the Medicaid provision. However, if not an SSI recipient, the State decides if he or she is disabled. The fact that the individual is working will not be considered when making the disability decision for this law. EXAMPLEHere is an example of how this provision could work. The Federal poverty level for an individual is $8,980 in 2003. The net income test for help under this provision is income of less than 250 percent of the Federal poverty level, ($22,450). Joe Green `s gross annual earnings are $42,765. After the SSI earned income exclusions, he meets the net income test for Medicaid and is eligible under this provision, as follows: $42,765.00 - annual earnings divided by 12 = $3,563.75 3,563.75 - monthly earnings -85.00 - general and earned income exclusion 3,478.75 -1,739.37 - exclusion of half remaining earned income $ 1,739.37 - monthly countable income of $20,872 a year In this example, Mr. Green`s net income of $20,872 is below $22,450 limit for an individual. Good News!
The Social Security Administration and the Health Care Financing Administration are encouraging States to participate in this new program. Click here for the State Medicaid Buy-In chart and map. How to Apply To apply for assistance under this new rule, you should first contact the State Medicaid office in your area to find out if your State participates or plans to participate. Social Security Administration |
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