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Medical Assistance-Qualified Working Disabled Program - QWD - Lake of the Woods County Department of Social 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

08/12/2024

Physical Address

206 8th Avenue SE, Suite 200, Baudette, MN 56623

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

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

Required documents

proof of assets Medical Assistance Card, Medical History, Proof of Household Income

Eligibility

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.

Languages

English

Service area

Lake Of The Woods County, MN
Baudette, MN

Agency info

Lake of the Woods County Department of Social Services

Provides social services for people in Lake Of The Woods County

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