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(MRG) UPDATED: JUNE 2010 44 CATEGORICAL FACTORS MEDICAID BUY-IN PROGRAM FOR WORKING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES A. The Basic Coverage Group The Basic Coverage Group includes individuals who meet the following requirements:  The A/R is certified disabled (See CATEGORICAL FACTORS SSI-RELATED BLINDNESS AND SSI-RELATED DISABILITY AND ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF DISABILITY).  The A/R is at least 16 years of age, but under the age of 65.  The A/R is working and receiving financial compensation. There is no minimum number of hours that an individual must work per month, nor is there a minimum wage requirement. However, there must be work activity in each month that MBI-WPD coverage is sought, unless the individual has been granted a grace period.  The A/R has a net income at or below 250% of the FPL.  The A/R has non-exempt resources that do not exceed the appropriate Medicaid Resource Level. 1. Basic Coverage Group Work Requirements For the MBI-WPD program, work consists of engagement in a work activity for which financial compensation is received. The Basic Group has no minimum number of hours for such work activity. Proof of work activity includes: current pay stub(s); paycheck(s) or a detailed written statement from an employer. If these documents are not available, the individual’s income tax return, W-2 form, or records of bank deposits may be used. If an individual is not required to pay taxes, a sheltered workshop employee, for example, the applicant is not denied eligibility for the MBI-WPD program. A time-limited activity that prepares an individual for work, such as a training program, does not meet the work requirement because it is preparation for work. Once a training program is completed and employment secured, an individual may be eligible for the MBI-WPD program. Seasonal work may be considered work for the MBI-WPD program for the duration of the employment. If the work ends, a grace period may be granted if the individual continues to look for employment.