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Here's how disabled working adults can earn MORE income, and still KEEP their Medicaid coverage!
If you’re a disabled working adult, or you're the parent or caretaker, there is often a fear that the disabled worker will at some point start earning too much money, and will then be disqualified from being able to get Medicaid medical insurance, or will be dropped from existing Medicaid coverage. It's critical that you learn about the Adult Buy-in Program that allows disabled adult workers to earn more money AND keep their medical coverage!
This program lets adults with a disability qualify to ‘buy-in’ to Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program). It is called the Colorado Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities (WAWD) program. Disabled working adults who earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado Medicaid may qualify for this buy-in program. A qualified applicant will pay a small monthly premium that's based on the worker's gross monthly earned and unearned income after any applicable exclusions. However, the cost of the premium is very small when compared to the cost of private health insurance! If you know a working disabled adult, PLEASE forward this newsletter!
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Thanks to our VIP Program Members! We celebrate your Roadmap to a better life!
Our program, Roadmap for the Waiver Journey, offers Basic and VIP membership levels that provide all the knowledge and skills needed to successfully apply for, or better utilize, the life-transforming benefits of a Colorado Medicaid waiver.
VIP members get extra perks! One of them is our in-person events, which are a great opportunity to make new friends with other parents and disabled children, and enjoy free food, including one free adult beverage per adult! The best part is getting private time with Maureen to ask questions and get personal support in a supportive group.
Thanks to Brewability & Pizzability for hosting our March 6th event! They treated our special VIPs to a variety of fantastic pizzas, beers, and beverages for the kiddos! if you're interested in joining our program and becoming a VIP, click below to register for one of my upcoming live Info Sessions, held the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Come with all of your questions about waivers!
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Dance and Donate to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st at Cherry Creek Shopping Mall!
Celebrate everyone you know who has down syndrome by joining the GLOBAL EPIC DANCE PARTY for World Down Syndrome Day on Friday March 21str from 6 to 9pm in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center Grand Court, located in front of Neiman Marcus on the Lower Level. Kona Grill will provide spicy tuna tacos, ribeye meatballs, sushi rolls and more. Plus, one of our favorite local inclusive employers, Brewability & Pizzability, will bring delicious pizza! Eat, drink and dance the night away, or just donate to support a great cause! This event is for ages 16 and up, and there is a suggested donation of $25 to attend.
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Resources: Get What You Need FAST!
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About Navigating Disability Colorado NDC is an independent advocacy company that empowers the disability community to successfully advocate for their rights within Colorado’s complex system of disability services. We offer Colorado’s only program with step-by-step online courses in how to apply for a Colorado Medicaid waiver and maximize its benefits so that disabled people and their families can live their best lives. NDC’s services provide information and education only and do not constitute medical or legal advice.
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