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2003 SESSION

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SB 868 Medicaid; buy-in.

Introduced by: Linda T. Puller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Medicaid; buy-in. Requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to apply for a Section 1115 waiver from the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement a Medicaid buy-in for those working persons with disabilities whose earnings are too high to qualify for traditional Medicaid comprehensive health care services. Eligible individuals would include those who have (i) income not in excess of 175 percent of the federal poverty level, (ii) minimum gross monthly earnings of at least $400; and (iii) maximum unearned income per month not exceeding 80 percent of the federal poverty level. This bill is a recommendation of the Disability Commission.


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