The Basics
Many people with disabilities fear that if they return to work and start earning more money, they’ll lose their Medical Assistance (MA) coverage. The Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) program was created to address those fears. MA-EPD allows working Minnesotans with a disability to earn any level of income, build more assets, and keep their MA coverage.
To qualify for MA-EPD, you must be a Minnesota resident, aged 16 – 64, and you must be certified disabled by the Social Security Administration or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT). You must also be working, paying Medicare and Social Security taxes, and earning more than $65 per month. Enrollees pay a monthly premium for their coverage. The premium is based on their income and household size.
MA-EPD pays for the same services that standard MA covers, including visits to the doctor, hospital stays, medical equipment, home care services, and mental health services.
Note: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 will lead to significant changes in our nation’s health care system. The law will take effect over several years, and many of the details are still unknown.
DB101 will continue to keep track of health care changes and update our website as needed. To learn more about the details of health care reform, you can visit healthcare.gov.
