MO HealthNet for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD) Manual

There are three general eligibility requirements for the QMB program. To be eligible for the program, an individual must:

1. be in SSA QDWI Status
2. be enrolled in Part A Medicare (hospital insurance);
3. have income not exceeding the QDWI standard of 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for assistance group size;
4. have resources not exceeding the QDWI resource maximums of $4000 for an individual, and $6000 for a couple (or twice the SSI resource maximums); and
5. not be eligible for receive Medicaid on any other basis.

Additionally, the QDWI applicant must also meet the Medical Assistance general eligibility requirements of:

• citizenship/alien status,
• residency, and
• social security number