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, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The program provides employed individuals with disabilities access to health care coverage, long-term services, and supports. It eliminates income and resource limits for eligibility, allowing individuals to maintain coverage even during temporary unemployment or health crises. Individuals must pay a monthly premium based on their income, with a six-month grace period for temporary income loss.
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