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Am I Eligible?

Check your potential eligibility for work supports and other programs at the self-service website: myBenefits external website.

You can also learn more by watching the video "Helping You Make Ends Meet"external website

 

 

 

Contact Information

Albany County
Department of Social Services

David Kircher, Acting Commissioner

162 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

(518) 447–7300

 

Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs

Rates Effective January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Category

Income Compared to:  

Household Size 

 Resource Level

 Special Notes

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 Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women

 100% FPL

 N/A

$1100

 No Resource Test

Qualified provider makes the presumptive eligibility determination. Cannot spend down to become eligible for presumptive eligibility.

 185% FPL

 N/A

 $2035

 Pregnant Women and Infants under the Age of One

 100% FPL

 N/A

$1100

 No Resource Test

 

If the woman is determined eligible in any month of her pregnancy, she is guaranteed eligibility for the entire pregnancy (prospectively). If the A/R applies prior to the birth of the child, she is entitled to a 60-day post-partum extension also. The baby will have guaranteed eligibility for one year if the baby resides with the mother. If the income is above 200% FPL, the A/R must spend down to the MA income level.

 200% FPL

 N/A

$2200

All Children under  Age 19

100% Federal Poverty Level

 $818

$1100

No Resource Test

Effective 1/1/99, all children under the age of 19 must have their eligibility determined at the 100% FPL, except children age 1-6 which still need eligibility determined at the 133% level. Use code "D" or "B" in the EEC field. Children are guaranteed 12 months of continuous coverage every time eligibility is determined or re-determined using this method, or LIF.

 Children Ages 1 –6

 133% Federal Poverty Level

 $1087

$1,463

  No Resource Test

 Under 21 and/or ADC-Related

 Medicaid Level

 $692

$900

 $4,150

$5,400

 

 SNF(HR)-Related

PA Standard of Need

 $371*

$480.50**

 $2000 under age 60

$3000 over age 60

SNF(HR)-Related Parents

PA Standard

$371*

$480.50**

$2000 under age 60

A HR budget must be done first. The Applicant/Recipient can not spend down income or resources.

$3000 over age 60

SSI-Related

Medicaid Level

$692

$900

$4,150

$5,400

Household size is always one or two.

Buy-In (QMB)

100% FPL

$817

$1100

$4,000

$6,000

Medicare Part A & B, coinsurance, deductible and premium will be paid if eligible.

COBRA Continuation Coverage

100%FPL

$817

$1100

$4,000

$6,000

A/R may or may not be eligible for MA benefits. Premium payments are always FP, except when payments are expedited.

AIDS Insurance

185% FPL

$1,511

$2,035

No Resource Test

A/R must be ineligible for MA, including COBRA continuation. Premium payments are FNP.

Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLIMBs)

Between
100% FPL

$817

$1100

$4,000

$6,000

If the A/R is determined eligible, MA will pay Medicare Part B premium.

120% FPL

$980

$1,320

Qualified Working and Disabled Individuals

200% FPL

$1,634

$2,200

$4,000

$6,000

MA will pay Medicare Part A premium

Qualified Individuals (QI-1'S)

120% FPL

$980

$1,320

No Resource Test

MA will pay Medicare Part B Premium.

135% FPL

$1,103

$1,485

Qualified Individuals (QI-2'S)

135% FPL

$1,103

$1,485

No Resource Test

MA will reimburse a portion of the Medicare Part B Premium.

175% FPL

 $1,511

$2,035

Family Health Plus (FHP) Parents Living with Children

150%

$1225

$1650

$12,450

$16,200

The A/R must be ineligible for Medical Assistance.  The A/R cannot spend down to become eligible.

(FHP) Singles/Childless Couples

150%

$1225

$1650

$12,450

$16,200

 

Family Planning Benefit Program

200%

$1634

$2200

No Resource Test

The A/R must be ineligible for Medical Assistance of Family Health Plus.  The A/R cannot spend down to become eligible.

*Public Assistance Standard consists of Basic Allowance ($137.00), Housing Allowance ($176.00), and Fuel Allowance ($58.00).

**Public Assistance Standard consists of Basic Allowance ($218.50), Housing Allowance ($204.00) and Fuel Allowance ($58.00).

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