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. Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) means that you don’t have to be afraid of this happening. With MA-EPD, if you have a disability and work, you can earn any level of income, build more assets, and keep your MA coverage. 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.

To qualify for MA-EPD, you must be certified disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the State Medical Review Team (SMRT). You also must also be working, paying Medicare and Social Security taxes, and earning at least $65 per month. When you enroll in MA-EPD, you have to pay a monthly premium for your coverage.

This article will help you understand:

• If MA-EPD is right for you
• Different ways you may qualify for MA if you have a disability
• What services it covers
• How much you will have to pay, and
• How to sign up.

If after reading this article, you need more help in understanding MA-EPD, we recommend you talk to trained experts who can help you. Here are some good resources:

• Visit or call your local county or tribal human services office.
• If you have a disability, Chat with a Hub expert to learn more about health programs for people with disabilities.
• If you do not speak English, call the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Multilingual Referral Line.

Disability Hub MN has a great video where people who have MA-EPD describe how it helps them work and keep their MA coverage:

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You can learn about how MA-EPD and other Minnesota benefits can help you get ahead when you work by watching the short video below.

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