2674 Qualified Working Disabled (QWD)

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Persons who qualify for Medicare benefits under the premium paying Part A program based on section 1818(a) of the Social Security Act shall be eligible for restricted medical assistance without a spenddown if:

Their countable income does not exceed 200% of the appropriate federal poverty level, and

Their countable resources do not exceed 2 times the allowable nonexempt resource level of 5130 (i.e., $4,000 for 1 person and $6,000 or 2 or more persons).

In addition to the above criteria, the individual must meet the general eligibility requirements of 2100.

Medical coverage for QWD only eligibles shall be limited to the payment of Medicare Part A premiums. Coverage can begin as early as the first month of Part A enrollment.

Individuals are limited to QWD coverage only. If other coverage is sought, there is no eligibility for QWD.

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2674 Qualified Working Disabled (QWD)

Official source

Persons who qualify for Medicare benefits under the premium paying Part A program based on section 1818(a) of the Social Security Act shall be eligible for restricted medical assistance without a spenddown if:

Their countable income does not exceed 200% of the appropriate federal poverty level, and

Their countable resources do not exceed 2 times the allowable nonexempt resource level of 5130 (i.e., $4,000 for 1 person and $6,000 or 2 or more persons).

In addition to the above criteria, the individual must meet the general eligibility requirements of 2100.

Medical coverage for QWD only eligibles shall be limited to the payment of Medicare Part A premiums. Coverage can begin as early as the first month of Part A enrollment.

Individuals are limited to QWD coverage only. If other coverage is sought, there is no eligibility for QWD.