- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- A snapshot of applying for Medicaid.
- Title:
- A snapshot of the Georgia Medicaid for workers with disabilities
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health.
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, GA. : Dept. of Community Health
- Date of Original:
- 2009
- Subject:
- Medicaid beneficiaries--Georgia
People with disabilities--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Began with May 2008.
May 2008; title from pdf caption (GALILEO, viewed September 19, 2008).
May 2008, viewed September 19, 2008. - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA C900 .S1 M42 2009
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc900-b-ps1-bm42-b2009-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc900-b-ps1-bm42-b2009-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
A Progam Of The Georgia Department Of Community Health
A Snapshot Medication Prior Authorization (PA)
A SNAPSHOT OF THE
Georgia Medicaid for Workers
with Disabilities
Overview
Georgia Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities (GMWD) provides new options for people with disabilities who are working, or are interested in returning to the workforce, the opportunity to buy health care through Georgia Medicaid. GMWD offers Medicaid coverage to working age people who have a disability that is permanent but stable and have a desire to return to work.
GMWD establishes a public policy that encourages work. Many people with disabilities can work at least part time, earn money and pay taxes. Generally, people are healthier - both physically and mentally - when they have meaningful, productive lives. An equally important but often overlooked benefit is that a GMWD program can allow people to save money. GMWD will exempt Medical Savings Accounts and approved Independence Accounts to enable an individual to save for adaptive equipment such as a lift-equipped vehicle or overhead lift system.
Eligibility Requirements To qualify for GMWD, an individual must:
Be a Georgia resident Be at least 16 years of age but less than age 65 Have a disability that meets Social Security Administration's standards Be employed and receiving compensation Have disability income between $600 - $699/mo Have countable income less than 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Have resources less than $4,000 for an individual, $6,000 for a couple
Premium Costs
The premium amount is determined based on an individual's age and their net countable income. Individuals under age 18 and, individuals with countable income less than 150 percent FPL do not have to pay a premium. The monthly premium for individuals with countable income of 150 percent up to 249 percent FPL is $35. The maximum monthly premium is $50 for individuals with countable income of 250 - 300 percent FPL.
Services Covered
GMWD provides the same services as other "full Medicaid" categories of assistance. Family coverage is not available.
For more information contact the Georgia Department of Community Health at 404-651-9982.
2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30303 www.dch.georgia.gov
January 2009