State Policy/Initiative

Colorado SB 20-033: Concerning Access to the Medicaid Buy-In Program…

Concerning Access to the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Certain Working Adults with Disabilities who have become Ineligible for the Program due to Age, and, in connection therewith, making an Appropriation

“Section 3.

Medicaid buy-in program – eligibility – premiums – Medicaid buy-in cash fund – report. (1) Eligibility. An individual is eligible for and shall receive Medicaid provided in this part 14 through a Medicaid buy-in program without losing eligibility for Medicaid if all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The individual meets the requirements for the basic coverage group or the individual was previously in the basic coverage group and now meets the requirements for the medical improvement group or the individual was previously in the basic coverage group and now meets the requirements for the work incentives eligibility group, if a state plan amendment for the work incentives eligibility group has been submitted and approved pursuant to section 25.5-6-1403 (5)”