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The California Working Disabled Program

Design features

The California Working Disabled Program Design Features
Feature Attribute
Enrollment as of June 30, 2003 746
Year implemented 2002
Income level at which premiums or cost shares start A minimum of $20 premium at all income levels
Whose income is counted? Individuals and spouse
What is payment? Monthly premiums range from $20-$250 for individuals, and from $30-$375 for couples.
What is the resource limit? $2000 Individual
$3000 Couple
What is the countable income eligibility limit? Net family income is less than 250% of FPL
Exclusions from countable assets

Retirement accounts
Medical savings accounts
What disregards apply in determining countable income? Standard SSI disregards
Is there a separate unearned income limit? No
Estimated average of existing CWD enrollees’ claims $6,000/year


Sources:

Jee, J. & Menges, J. (2003). The California Working Disabled Program: Lessons Learned, Looking Ahead, Oakland, CA: Lewin Group, for the Medical Policy Institute.
Summary and Full Version

Jensen, A. (2003) State Medicaid Buy-In Program Design Features. Work Incentives Project, George Washington University, Washington, DC.