THE MEDICAID BUY – IN PROGRAM OFFERS AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE TO
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO WORK AND EARN A PAYCHECK
This program is for people with disabilities who want to go back to
work or keep working but are worried about losing their Medicaid
coverage if their income level is too high. They might be able to
“buy in” to Medicaid coverage by paying a monthly premium.
This buy-in program offers the same services that others get through
Medicaid. These include:
Office visits
Hospital stays
X-rays
Vision services
Hearing services
Prescriptions
Who should apply? To get into the Medicaid Buy-In program, a person
must:
Meet the disability requirements of the Social Security
Administration.
Be employed or self employed, either part-time or full-time.
Earn enough money for a Social Security qualifying quarter (3-month
period ending each
March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31). Income limits
change each year.
How to apply:
Call 2-1-1.
Visit your local HHSC benefits office.
Visit www.YourTexasBenefits.com. Click on “Request an application.”
Then choose the Integrated
Application. On the application, check the box for “Medicaid for the
Elderly and People with Disabilities.” Write “MBI” at the top of the
application.
Have Questions?
Go to www.hhsc.state.tx.us/mbi.htmland click on Medicaid Buy-In
Frequently Asked Questions.
Resources
Employment and Disability Connections website:
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/edc/
Printable Brochure (PDF) available on website.
Download flyer: (PDF format)
http://deafnetwork.com/wordpress/download/167/