2644 Disability

MediKan eligibility is dependent upon meeting disability criteria. All mandatory filing unit members of the family group must be included in the assistance plan in accordance with 4310 . The mandatory filing unit shall consist of either a single individual or a married couple living together. Assistance shall be limited to those individuals meeting the Tier II disability level as defined in MKEESM 2662(3)

For a married couple living together, both spouses must meet the disability criteria. If one spouse is Tier II, and the other spouse is Tier I (or already meets SSA disability criteria, or is 65 or older), the Tier II spouse may qualify for MediKan while the other spouse may be eligible for Medicaid. If only one spouse is Tier II and the other spouse is not disabled (or 65 or older), there is no MediKan eligibility for either spouse.