July 2015 1100 E William Street Suite 101 Carson City NV 89701 Health Insurance for Work Advancement HIWA The HIWA program is a Medicaid option that allows you to work earn money and have ID: 856308
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July 2015 Division of Health Care Financing and Policy 1100 E. William Street, Suite 101 Carson City, NV 89701 Health Insurance for Work Advancement (HIWA) The HIWA program is a Medicaid option that allows you to work, earn money, and have affordable health insura nce coverage. It is a p rogram to provide med ical assistance to persons who are employed and have disabilities. The HIWA program is a part of the Social Security Administration Ticket to Work Act. HIWA was created pursuant to NRS 422.2715 The goal of the HIWA program is to help Nevadans with disabilities stay independent and productive at work with a health insurance plan that’s affordable, flexible and compreh e nsiv e. Eligibility Criteria : Citizenship, residency, disability and current employment are requirements of the program. Eligibility is determined by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) . You may submit an a pplication to DWSS by visiting http s://dwss.nv.gov/ . The resource limit is $15,000. A vehicle, special needs trusts, medical savings accounts and tax refunds are some of the resources which are excluded. There are several work - related expenses which are disregarded such as travel - related costs, employment - related personal care aid costs, service animal costs and other costs related to employment . Maximum gross unearned income limit, prior to disregard is $699. Maximum gross earned income limit, prior to disregards is 450% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The total net earned and unearned income must be equal to or less than 250% of the FPL. The individual must be disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration, either through current or prior receipt of social security disability benefits. A recipient losing employment through no fault of their own, remains eligible for three additional months provided the monthly premiums continue to be paid. Retroactive enrollment is permitted with payment of monthly premiums. Call the Reno District Medicaid office at 775 - 687 - 1900 for more information.