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Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities
2.3.5.4.1 Medicare (Archive)
Medicare Eligibility
People enrolled in Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities (MA-EPD) must enroll in Medicare if eligible.
If not enrolled in Medicare at the time they apply for MA-EPD, Medicare eligible people must apply for Medicare during the next available Medicare general enrollment period (January-March of each year), to continue MA-EPD eligibility.
Medicare Part B Reimbursement
MA-EPD enrollees may have their Medicare Part B premiums reimbursed. Reimbursement is effective the date of MA-EPD eligibility for enrollees who meet both of the following:
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Have income at or below 200% FPG
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Are not eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) or Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) programs. See the Medicare Savings Programs chapter for more information.
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Medicare Part B premium reimbursements for eligible MA-EPD enrollees must be processed and reimbursed by county, tribal, or state servicing agencies at application, renewal, or when an enrollee reports a change that makes them eligible for reimbursement. DHS reimburses Medicare Part B premium reimbursement payments made to an eligible MA-EPD enrollee by the servicing agency.
Legal Citations
Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.057