The Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Program stands as one of four Medicare Savings Programs that enables eligible participants to receive assistance from their state in covering Medicare premiums. Specifically, this Program assists with Part A premium costs only.
Who can benefit from this program?
Eligibility extends to individuals who match any of the criteria below:
* You are working, have a disability, and are under the age of 65
* You forfeited your no-cost Part A coverage upon returning to employment
* You do not receive state health assistance
* Your income and assets fall within the limits specified by your state
In addition, you must adhere to the following financial thresholds, detailed as well on the Medicare Savings Programs page:
* Individual monthly revenue ceiling $4,615
* Collective monthly revenue ceiling for a married duo $6,189
* Single person asset threshold $4,000
* Asset threshold for a married pair $6,000
Peruse further details at Medicare.gov on their Medicare Savings Program page.
