Work Incentives Connections

Expansion to Medicaid buy-in removes limits for workers with disabilities

Last summer, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed new legislation to expand the state’s Medicaid Buy-In Program for working individuals with disabilities. Previously, the Sherlock Plan placed limits on how much participants could earn and save, but the expanded “Ticket to Work” program removes both income and asset restrictions.

This means that Rhode Islanders with disabilities who meet Medicaid eligibility requirements can now earn and save without the risk of losing their Medicaid coverage. (Note that it is not required that the disability cause them to be unable to work).

Whether they need health insurance, long-term services and supports, home and community-based care or employment support, they can continue to access these essential benefits while working and saving to their full potential.

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• If you are interested in applying for the Ticket To Work Medicaid buy-in please visit the DHS website.

Lunch and Learn: Work Incentives Sessions for SSI and SSDI Beneficiaries 

All sessions are offered from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom with subtitles in English and are presented by Certified Work Incentives Counselors. Click the name of the webinar to register. 

Working with Benefits – Yes, You Can!: Oct. 23

SSDI Overview: Nov. 6

SSI Overview: Nov. 20

Work Pays! An Introduction to Youth SSI: Dec. 11

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. 

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