Obtaining State Benefits Similar or Ancillary to Social Security Disability in Texas
The Medicaid Buy In for disabled children is available for children whose family “countable” income is up to 150% of the poverty line. Once a child receives Medicaid, either through the buy in or through SSI, the Health Insurance Premium Payment plan is available. Eligibility. For a minor to receive disability benefits from Social Security […]
Disability for Children Confined to a Hospital for a Calendar Month
Disabled children are eligible for a special Supplemental Security Income program if they are confined to a hospital for an entire calendar month. Parental deeming does not count while the minor is hospitalized. Eligibility. For a minor to receive the special $30 Supplemental Security Income benefit they must meet the following criteria. The minor must […]
Programs for when Medicaid will pay for Medicare Expenses
Medicaid can pay for Medicare expenses in situations where a recipient is Medicare eligible, but not Medicaid eligible, if the household income leaves them “dually” qualified for both Medicare and Medicaid payment assistance. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB). The household countable income is greater than the SSI threshold, but no more than the poverty line. […]