Medical Assistance-Qualified Working Disabled (QWD) Program - Beltrami County Health And Human Services
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
04/10/2023
Physical Address
616 America Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Fax
(218)333-4150
Application process
Minnesota Health Care Application Application can be obtained by mail. Call local county social services agency Call or walk in
Required documents
- proof of assets - proof of disability Medicare Card, Proof of Household Income
Eligibility
Primarily serves Beltrami 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.
Languages
English
Service area
Beltrami County, MN
Agency info
Beltrami County Health And Human Services
Provides social services to residents of the county whose personal or family resources are inadequate to meet their basic human needs.