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Medicaid Buy-In For Workers With Disabilities Health Insurance | Lucas County Job And Family Services

3737 West Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623-0007

Eligibility

To qualify for MBIWD, a person must: • Be 16 to 64 years old • Be disabled as per the Social Security Administration or as determined by Ohio Medicaid or eligible under the MBIWD medically improved category • Be employed in paid work (includes part-time and full-time work) • Pay a premium (if applicable) • Meet certain financial requirements including a monthly income less than or equal to 250% of the federal poverty level); and • Comply with annual MBIWD Resource Eligibility Limits.

Required documents

Generally, will need proof of income and disability.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
(419) 213-8999

Voice - voice | Information Line

(419) 213-8800

Voice - voice | Main Switchboard

(419) 213-8812

Voice - voice | Complaint Line

(844) 640-6446

Voice - voice | Hours: 8am-1pm - Apply for Benefits or Check Case Status

Languages

- Arabic - Interpretation services available - Spanish

Fees

Application to the program is free. Monthly premiums are required for those eligible for MBIWD with an annual gross income greater than 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL). To obtain and maintain health coverage, the full amount of the premium must be received by the due date or it will be considered non-payment. If premiums go unpaid after two consecutive months, then they will be subject to termination from the MBIWD Program. However, they may re-apply and re-enroll into the MBIWD Program once all delinquent premiums are paid (as long as they meet all other eligibility criteria).

Service area

Lucas County, Ohio

Description

Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities (MBIWD) is an Ohio Medicaid program that provides health care coverage to working Ohioans with disabilities. MBIWD provides public health insurance for individuals who have been determined to be disabled by Social Security, but are currently able to work. Clients earning over a certain amount may be required to pay a monthly premium.

Data provided by

UW 211 Greater Toledo

Providing organization

Lucas County Job And Family Services