Establishes the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities under the medical assistance program.
The bill establishes the work without worry program under the medical assistance program for employed individuals with disabilities. The program is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provides health care coverage, long-term services, and supports. Premiums are based on six percent of the individual's verified countable income, rounded down to the nearest whole dollar. The program prohibits HHS from adopting rules for eligibility based on income, resources, or receipt of federal disability benefits.
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