211 MEDICAID FOR EMPLOYED ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (MEAD) SR 13-35 Dated 10/13

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Medicaid for Employed Adults with Disabilities (MEAD) provides categorically needy medical assistance to certain disabled working individuals between the ages of 18 and 64. Individuals may be required to pay a health insurance premium.

To be eligible for MEAD, applicants must:

• meet MEAD medical disability criteria;

• meet MEAD employment requirements;

• meet all general and technical requirements for other adult categories of medical assistance;

• be between ages 18 and 64. MEAD eligibility ends when the individual turns 65, at which time the individual is automatically evaluated for OAA/MA eligibility;

• meet MEAD income requirements;

• meet MEAD resource requirements; and

• enroll in cost-free insurance if offered by the individual’s employer.

References: He-W 841.03, RSA 167:3-i, RSA 167:3-c,XII, RSA 167:6,IX, 42 USC 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XV)