Table B: Income Limits for HCBC Individuals SR 02-04, 02/02 (AAM-A)

Living Arrangement

Assistance Group Size

Financial Assistance

Categorically Needy MA

Medically Needy MA

HCBC-DD/ABD (May be eligible under any category of DFA financial or medical assistance)

• Subsidized

• Unsubsidized

• Enhanced Family Care

• Independent Living

1

1

1

1

$621

$681

$739

$559

For MEAD-eligible individuals, net monthly income must not exceed 450% of the Federal Poverty Level. See Table F, Medicaid for Employed Adults with Disabilities. For individuals not eligible for MEAD, gross monthly income must be equal to or less than the "CAP" limit listed here.

$1,250

$1,250

$1,250

$1,250

Net income must be less than or equal to the monthly cost of HCBC-DD/ABD services. See Form 517-B, Area Agency Information Release to DHHS District Office.

Compare net income to the PIL for In and Out MA when net income exceeds the cost of HCBC-DD/ABD services.

HCBC-ECI (Must be OAA, ANB, or APTD eligible)

1

$559

For MEAD-eligible individuals, net monthly income must not exceed 450% of the Federal Poverty Level. See Table F, Medicaid for Employed Adults with Disabilities. For individuals not eligible for MEAD, gross monthly income must be less than or equal to the $1,250 "CAP" limit.

Net monthly income must be less than or equal to $2,451.

Compare net income to the PIL for In and Out MA when net income exceeds the medically needy income limit above.