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Medical Assistance-Qualified Working Disabled (QWD) Program - Koochiching County Public 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

09/22/2025

Physical Address

1000 5th Street, International Falls, MN 56649

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

(218)283-7062

Fax

(218)283-7013

Application process

Minnesota Health Care Application Application can be obtained by mail. Call local county social services agency

Required documents

- Proof of assets - Proof of disability Proof of Household Income, Social Security Card/number

Eligibility

Primarily serves Koochiching 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

Koochiching County, MN
International Falls, MN

Agency info

Koochiching County Public Health and Human Services

Provides Social Service Programs, Financial and Medical Assistance, and Child Support services

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