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NC Department of Health and Human Services
NC Division of
Medical Assistance
 
 
NC Division of Medical Assistance - High quality health care through Medicaid and Health Choice for Children.

Who is Eligible - Health Coverage for Workers with Disabilities

Effective November 1, 2008, a disabled and/or blind individual may be able to go to work or increase their hours of work and still receive Medicaid through the Health Coverage for Workers with Disabilities Act.

HCWD covers blind or disabled workers age 16 through 64 with incomes equal to or less than 150% of the federal poverty level. HCWD recipients are entitled to full Medicaid coverage. Recipients age 16 through 20 are also entitled to additional services provided under Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT).

When you apply for Medicaid, your family’s monthly income is calculated by subtracting certain deductions from your gross income.  Social Security, veteran’s benefits, wages, pensions and other retirement income are counted.  The deductions vary with each Medicaid program.  Your county worker will calculate your monthly family income.

Your monthly countable income cannot be more than the amounts listed below.

Monthly Income Limits for Medicaid Workers with Disabilities for HCWD (Effective 04/2013)
Family size 1 2
Monthly Income Limit  $1,437 $1,939

Your resources may not be more than $22,728.

Resources include the following:

  • cash
  • bank accounts
  • retirement accounts
  • stocks and bonds
  • cash value of life insurance policies
  • other investments.

The value of your home, a car, home furnishing, clothing and jewelry are not counted.

If you think you may be eligible, see "How to Apply."

 

April 9, 2013