(a)#
Beginning on January 1, 1991, for a disabled working individual who is entitled under P.L. 101-239, section 6012 (a), to coverage under part A of medicare and who does not meet the eligibility criteria for medical assistance under s. 49.46 (1), 49.465, 49.47 (4), or 49.471 but meets the limitations on income and resources under par. (b), medical assistance shall pay the monthly premiums for the coverage under part A of medicare, including late enrollment fees, if applicable.
(b)#
Benefits under par. (a) are available for an individual who has resources that are equal to or less than 200 percent of the allowable resources under 42 USC 1381 to 1385 and income that is equal to or less than 200 percent of the poverty line.