Medical Assistance-Qualified Working Disabled (QWD) Program - Clearwater County Department of Human Services
216 Park Avenue Northwest, PO Box X, Bagley, MN 56621
Primarily serves Clearwater County They are eligible to enroll in Medicare Part A under the Qualified Working Disabled Adult provisions of the Social Security Act. QWDs are employed people under age 65 with disabilities who lost their RSDI benefits because their income exceeds Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limits. They meet a blind or disabled basis of eligibility for Medicaid (MA). There are no spend-down provisions for QWD eligibility. People who qualify for MA are not eligible for QWD. People who are eligible for MA may be eligible for payment of Medicare Part A premiums through the buy-in. Eligibility may begin up to 3 months before the date of application assuming all other factors are met. Income and asset guidelines apply. Income standard: 200% of FPG.
Medicare card proof of assets proof of disability proof of household income
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Minnesota Health Care Application Application can be obtained by mail. Call local county social services agency
Clearwater County, MN
Description
MA-QWD is for employed people under age 65 with disabilities who lost their RSDI benefits because their income exceeds Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limits. QWD Program pays for Medicare Part A premium if eligible. This is the only benefit provided by QWD.
Last assured
11/26/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Clearwater County Department of Human Services
Provides services for residents of Clearwater County
