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MEDICAID WORK INCENTIVE (MWI)

The Medicaid Work Incentive was designed for working people with disabilities who do not qualify for a "free" Medicaid services because their income and/or assets are too high

The MWI allows a higher income and asset limit and gives you the option to pay a premium for a Medicaid services

The MWI is not the same as the Medicaid Spenddown

The purpose of this Program is to encourage people with disabilities to return to work or make more money.

SECTION INDEX

TO QUALIFY:

You must have a disability and be employed. A disability is defined as an impairment that significantly limits a person's ability to do basic work activities. Workers with a disability recognized by the Social Security Administration or the State Medicaid Disability Office will be allowed to have income up to 250% of poverty for their household size.

Your family (household) Countable-Net-Income must be at or below 250% of poverty level.

You
A spouse
Parents, if you are a minor
Dependant children
Children between the ages 18-21 who are full time students

Asset Limit. Assets are defined as something that you own or are buying that is worth money. Examples of this would be financial accounts, checking and savings accounts, vehicles, livestock, property, and life insurance that might have a cash value. Your limit for the Medicaid Work Incentive Premium is $15,000.

The following assets ARE NOT counted towards the $15,000 limit:

The Home you live in
Assets of your children
Your retirement funds
One vehicle (A second vehicle can be exempt from the asset list IF an additional household member uses the vehicle to go to work.

Pay a monthly Premium. The Premium is the amount of money you pay to purchase your Medicaid Card to receive Health Care Services. The Premium is calculated based on 5%, 10%, or 15% of your (the person with a disability) Countable-Net-Income.

It is important to note that the Premium must be paid in cash, check, or money order each month that you want to receive coverage under the Medicaid Work Incentive.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Medicaid Work Incentive Program Brochure (pdf)
Medicaid Work Incentive Premium Brochure

Utah State Medicaid Home Page
http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/index.html

For Bureau of Eligibility Services office closest to you:
http://health.utah.gov/eol

Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions

CONTACT INFORMATION

Anita Hall
Medicaid Work Incentive Policy Specialist
288 N. 1460 W., Box 143107
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-3107
Phone: (801) 538-7091
Fax: (801) 538-6952 Or email at AHALL@UTAH.GOV

Phone (801) 887-9529
Address 1595 W. 500 South, SLC, UT 84104
E-mail ecerna@utah.gov Directions