Medical Assistance-Qualified Working Disabled Program - QWD - Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services
206 8th Avenue SE, Suite 200, Baudette, MN 56623
Primarily serves Lake of the Woods 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.
proof of assets Medical Assistance Card, Medical History, Proof of Household Income
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
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Minnesota Health Care Application Application can be obtained by mail. Call local county social services agency, or Senior LinkAge Line® 1-800-333-2433 for form and assistance if needed. Call or walk in
Lake Of The Woods County, MN Baudette, MN
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Application Process
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.
09/25/2025
Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services
Provides social services for people in Lake Of The Woods County