2911.8 Refunds

When an individual becomes eligible for medical assistance and has been accreted to buy-in, the individual will receive a refund of any premiums deducted from his or her Social Security check, or paid for personally, since the buy-in effective date. Such a refund of Medicare Part B premiums is not to be considered income when determining eligibility for assistance. Refund checks are usually not received for a period of 90 to 120 days after buy-in coverage is effective.