Medicaid
Medicaid Purchase Plan
How do I qualify for the Medicaid Purchase Plan?
To get health coverage through Medicaid Purchase, you must:
- Have a severe disability that matches Social Security standards;
- Work;
- Be at least age 16 but not yet age 65;
- Have countable income below the program limits;
- Have countable assets under $10,000; and
- Take other health insurance coverage, if offered at no expense to you.
What are the benefits of the Medicaid Purchase Plan?
This plan gives full medical coverage that includes:
- Prescription drugs
- Hospital care
- Doctor services
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Medical transportation
Please note that prescription drugs are not covered by Medicaid if you also have Medicare.
How do I apply for the Medicaid Purchase Plan?
Visit the Medicaid Self-Service Portal to see all the ways you can apply.
What are assets when being considered for the Medicaid Purchase Plan?
Assets are things like:
- Bank accounts;
- Stocks, bonds, and other cash resources;
- Cars, trucks, boats, and other vehicles;
- Property, including heir or estate property; and
- Anything else you own.
Your home and one vehicle are not counted.
How much income can I have?
Your countable income must be under the MPP program limit. Click here for the income limit chart.