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Medicaid & Work

Quick Quiz

Question 1:

A state can choose to provide all, some, or no optional Medicaid service categories.
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Answer: True

Question 2:

In 41 states, an SSI beneficiary is automatically eligible for Medicaid.
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Answer: True

Question 3:

An SSI beneficiary who works and loses their SSI payment due to earned income can potentially retain Medicaid through the 1619(b) work incentive indefinitely.
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Answer: True

Question 4:

If the income of a person receiving 1619(b) Medicaid goes below income requirements for an SSI payment, the person must undergo a medical review before they can receive a monthly SSI payment.
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Answer: False

Question 5:

The Medicaid Buy-In program exists in every state. It allows certain workers who are disabled to qualify for Medicaid if they are not eligible for the 1619(b) work incentive.
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Answer: False

Question 6:

If earned income causes a decrease in the SSI payment to a resident of a state with automatic Medicaid eligibility, their Medicaid will continue automatically if the payment is at least $100.
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Answer: False

Question 7:

If an SSI beneficiary earns too much to qualify for an SSI payment, they qualify for continued 1619(b) Medicaid if their annual earned income is under $25,000.
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Answer: False