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At least 750% and less than 800% FPL $ 310.00 At least 800% FPL and less than 850% FPL $ 330.00 At least 850% FPL and less than 900% FPL $ 350.00 Greater than 900% FPL $ 370.00 b. Premiums must be paid in full before retroactive coverage for allowable health care expenses is made available by the State. 2. LTSS Ticket to Work Cost of Care – The State bases its calculation of a LTSS Ticket to Work beneficiary’s liability for the cost of care in accordance with the post-eligibility treatment of income rules set forth in Part 50-00-8 of this Title. A LTSS Ticket to Work beneficiary is entitled to all the allowances set forth therein when determining the amount of income available to pay toward the cost of care. The LTSS cost of care option is available only if the beneficiary’s countable income is less than or equal to the private pay rates established in Part 50-00-2 of this Title. 3. Ticket to Work LTSS beneficiary choice – The State calculates both the monthly premium and the LTSS cost of care, if applicable, for Ticket to Work LTSS beneficiaries. An LTSS eligibility specialist is responsible for informing the beneficiary of the premium versus the LTSS cost of care costs and assisting the beneficiary in making an appropriate choice if they qualify for both options. The State does not impose or collect a cost share until a Ticket to Work LTSS beneficiary has been so informed and made a choice. Coverage may not be delayed or denied pending the beneficiary’s decision. 1.10.2 Non-Payment Ticket to Work Cost Share A. Absent a hardship exemption, EOHHS will terminate eligibility after a beneficiary fails to pay their premium for ninety (90) days. B. The provisions governing non-payment of LTSS cost of care are set forth in the LTSS post-eligibility treatment of income rule contained in Part 50-00-8 of this Title. 1.10.3 Hardship Exemption A. If circumstances arise that prevent a beneficiary eligible through the Ticket to Work pathway from paying their premium in a given month, the beneficiary may apply for a hardship exemption as described at 1.9.3(A)(1) of this Part.