What is the Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities program?

Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities is an optional Medicaid program run by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare that:

Allows working Idahoans with disabilities to buy into Medicaid, by paying a sliding-scale premium which is based on their income
Allows Idahoans with disabilities to continue working or seek competitive employment without fear of losing their access to health care coverage
Encourages Idahoans with disabilities to:

Who is eligible to participate in Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities?

You are eligible to participate if you are:

At least 16 years old, but under 65
Have a disability as defined by the Social Security Act (but without regard to your engagement in, or ability to engage in, “substantial gainful activity”)

Your gross earned income counts for at least 15% of your total gross income
Your countable resources are less than $10,000 for an individual or $15,000 for a couple

How much will my premium be?

Your premium will be based on your countable income:

If you are earning less than 133% of FPG	=	$0.00 per month
If you are earning more than 133% but less than 250% of FPG	=	$10.00 per month
If you are earning more than 250% and up to 500% of FPG	=	$10.00 per month, or 7.5% of your income above 250% of FPG per month, whichever is greater

How can I apply for Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities?

Go to your local Health and Welfare Field Office
Contact the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities Unit, at 1-888-665-8861
- The Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities Unit is located at: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 1120 Ironwood Dr., Ste. 201 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814-2660