State Policy/Initiative

Maryland Medicaid Buy-in Program

“Employed Individuals with Disabilities Program

On January 1, 2024, changes to the Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) Program went into effect.

Changes include:

  • No more maximum income eligibility
  • No longer counting assets that belong only to your spouse
  • Now allowing Independence Accounts
  • New premium payment amounts based on your income
  • New applicants can now be as young as 16 years old

For current participants, these changes will only go into effect for you when you next renew your Medicaid coverage.​ For more information, see the EID Program Changes Notice​.”