§ 40-8.7-8. Work-related protections.
(a) Medicaid buy-in participants shall continue on the Medicaid buy-in program for up to four (4) months after loss of employment due to a medical condition. If the loss of employment is not due to a medical condition, the individual may continue to be eligible for up to four (4) months, but must pay a monthly premium equal to their monthly-unearned income in excess of the medically needy income limit.
(b) Medicaid buy-in participants who return to other Medicaid eligibility categories shall have their accrued savings in a retirement account and/or a medical savings account excluded from countable assets.
(c) The department shall promulgate rules or regulations necessary to institute the work-related protections of this section.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 343, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 354, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-8.7 - Healthcare Assistance for Working People with Disabilities
Section 40-8.7-1. - Short title.
Section 40-8.7-2. - Medicaid buy-in program.
Section 40-8.7-4. - Definitions.
Section 40-8.7-5. - Authorization for Medicaid buy-in program and personal care services.
Section 40-8.7-6. - Eligibility.
Section 40-8.7-8. - Work-related protections.
Section 40-8.7-9. - Regulations and commencement of program.