Medical Assistance-Qualified Working Disabled Program - QWD - Itasca County Health and Human Services
1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primarily serves Itasca County They are eligible to enroll in Medicare Part A under the Qualified Working Disabled Adult provisions of the Social Security Act. QWDs are employed people under age 65 with disabilities who lost their RSDI benefits because their income exceeds Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limits. They meet a blind or disabled basis of eligibility for Medicaid (MA). There are no spend-down provisions for QWD eligibility. People who qualify for MA are not eligible for QWD. People who are eligible for MA may be eligible for payment of Medicare Part A premiums through the buy-in. Eligibility may begin up to 3 months before the date of application assuming all other factors are met. Income and asset guidelines apply. Income standard is based on a percentage of FPG.
- proof of assets - proof of disability Medicare Card, Proof of Household Income
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
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Minnesota Health Care Application Application can be obtained by mail. Call local county social services agency; Call
Itasca County, MN
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Program Fees
MA-QWD is for employed people under age 65 with disabilities who lost their RSDI benefits because their income exceeds Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limits. QWD Program pays for Medicare Part A premium if eligible. This is the only benefit provided by QWD.
08/06/2024
Itasca County Health and Human Services
County Health and Human Services is a public agency which provides social services, financial assistance, and health related services to residents of the county. The Major divisions within the Department include social services for children and families, elderly and disabled populations; ;and those dealing with mental health or chemical dependency.