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(MRG) UPDATED: JANUARY 2011 45 CATEGORICAL FACTORS MEDICAID BUY-IN PROGRAM FOR WORKING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 2. Grace Periods for the Basic Coverage Group Grace periods for the Basic Coverage Group allow for lapses in work activity due to job loss or a change in medical condition that is through no fault of the individual. The Job Loss Grace Period and the Change in Medical Condition Grace Period provide coverage up to six months in a twelve-month period. Multiple grace periods are allowed in the twelve-month period but the sum of the grace periods may not exceed six months. The first day of the grace period starts the twelve-month period. Both types of grace periods require written verification, one from the employer for the job loss grace period and one from an acceptable medical source for the change in medical condition grace period. If the recipient has not secured employment by the end of the grace period, his or her eligibility for MBI-WPD ends and continued eligibility under other Medicaid programs must be evaluated. B. The Medical Improvement Group The Medical Improvement Group includes individuals who meet the following requirements:  The A/R is at least 16 years of age, but under the age of 65.  The A/R has a net income at or below 250% FPL.  The A/R has non-exempt resources that do not exceed the appropriate Medicaid resource level.  The A/R has lost eligibility under the Basic Coverage Group due to the direct and specific result of medical improvement. The A/R is no longer certified disabled, but continues to have a severe medically determined impairment. A recipient can only be added to the Medical Improvement Group by action of the State Disability Review Team at the time of a Continuing Disability Review (CDR).  The A/R is working and receiving financial compensation. The A/R in the Medical Improvement Group must be employed at least 40 hours per month and earn at least the federally required minimum wage. 1. Medical Improvement Group Work Requirements For the MBI-WPD program, work consists of engagement in a work activity for which financial compensation is received. For the Medical