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BEM 169 2 of 4 QUALIFIED DISABLED WORKING INDIVIDUALS BPB 2016-006 4-1-2016

BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

2. The MA eligibility factors in the following items must be met.  BEM 220, Residence.  BEM 223, Social Security Numbers.  BEM 265, Institutional Status. 3. The person must not be eligible for any other MA category.

Presume a person eligible for Medicare Part A under section 1818A of the Social Security Act is not disabled for purposes of BEM 260 unless the person reports a change and claims he is again unable to perform a substantial gainful activity. 1818A Identification BAM 810 describes eligibility factors for Medicare Part A under sec- tion 1818A of the Act. The Social Security Administration is respon- sible for determining eligibility for Medicare and authorizing Medicare coverage. Assume a person who is eligible for Medicare Part A is eligible under section 1818A if he is:  Under age 65, and  Charged a premium for his Medicare Part A, Hospital Insurance.

BENDEX, Wire Third Party and TPQY indicate whether a Medi- care Part A, Hospital Insurance, premium is being charged. Other sources of identification include correspondence from, or contact with, the Social Security Administration. FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY FACTORS

Groups Use fiscal and asset group policies for SSI-related groups in BEM 211.