| Contact Information | Albany County
Department of Social Services
David Kircher, Acting Commissioner
162 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 447–7300
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Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs
Rates Effective January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
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Category
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Income Compared to:
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Household Size
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Resource Level
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Special Notes
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Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women
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100% FPL
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N/A
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$1100
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No Resource Test
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Qualified provider makes the presumptive eligibility determination. Cannot spend down to become eligible for presumptive eligibility.
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185% FPL
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N/A
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$2035
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Pregnant Women and Infants under the Age of One
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100% FPL
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N/A
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$1100
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No Resource Test
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If the woman is determined eligible in any month of her pregnancy, she is guaranteed eligibility for the entire pregnancy (prospectively). If the A/R applies prior to the birth of the child, she is entitled to a 60-day post-partum extension also. The baby will have guaranteed eligibility for one year if the baby resides with the mother. If the income is above 200% FPL, the A/R must spend down to the MA income level.
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200% FPL
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N/A
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$2200
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All Children under Age 19
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100% Federal Poverty Level
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$818
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$1100
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No Resource Test
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Effective 1/1/99, all children under the age of 19 must have their eligibility determined at the 100% FPL, except children age 1-6 which still need eligibility determined at the 133% level. Use code "D" or "B" in the EEC field. Children are guaranteed 12 months of continuous coverage every time eligibility is determined or re-determined using this method, or LIF.
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Children Ages 1 –6
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133% Federal Poverty Level
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$1087
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$1,463
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No Resource Test
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Under 21 and/or ADC-Related
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Medicaid Level
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$692
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$900
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$4,150
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$5,400
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SNF(HR)-Related
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PA Standard of Need
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$371*
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$480.50**
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$2000 under age 60
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$3000 over age 60
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SNF(HR)-Related Parents
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PA Standard
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$371*
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$480.50**
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$2000 under age 60
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A HR budget must be done first. The Applicant/Recipient can not spend down income or resources.
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$3000 over age 60
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SSI-Related
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Medicaid Level
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$692
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$900
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$4,150
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$5,400
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Household size is always one or two.
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Buy-In (QMB)
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100% FPL
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$817
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$1100
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$4,000
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$6,000
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Medicare Part A & B, coinsurance, deductible and premium will be paid if eligible.
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COBRA Continuation Coverage
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100%FPL
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$817
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$1100
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$4,000
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$6,000
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A/R may or may not be eligible for MA benefits. Premium payments are always FP, except when payments are expedited.
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AIDS Insurance
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185% FPL
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$1,511
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$2,035
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No Resource Test
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A/R must be ineligible for MA, including COBRA continuation. Premium payments are FNP.
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Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLIMBs)
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Between
100% FPL
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$817
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$1100
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$4,000
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$6,000
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If the A/R is determined eligible, MA will pay Medicare Part B premium.
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120% FPL
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$980
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$1,320
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Qualified Working and Disabled Individuals
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200% FPL
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$1,634
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$2,200
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$4,000
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$6,000
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MA will pay Medicare Part A premium
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Qualified Individuals (QI-1'S)
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120% FPL
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$980
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$1,320
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No Resource Test
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MA will pay Medicare Part B Premium.
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135% FPL
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$1,103
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$1,485
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Qualified Individuals (QI-2'S)
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135% FPL
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$1,103
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$1,485
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No Resource Test
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MA will reimburse a portion of the Medicare Part B Premium.
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175% FPL
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$1,511
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$2,035
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Family Health Plus (FHP) Parents Living with Children
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150%
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$1225
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$1650
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$12,450
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$16,200
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The A/R must be ineligible for Medical Assistance. The A/R cannot spend down to become eligible.
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(FHP) Singles/Childless Couples
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150%
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$1225
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$1650
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$12,450
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$16,200
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Family Planning Benefit Program
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200%
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$1634
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$2200
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No Resource Test
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The A/R must be ineligible for Medical Assistance of Family Health Plus. The A/R cannot spend down to become eligible.
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*Public Assistance Standard consists of Basic Allowance ($137.00), Housing Allowance ($176.00), and Fuel Allowance ($58.00).
**Public Assistance Standard consists of Basic Allowance ($218.50), Housing Allowance ($204.00) and Fuel Allowance ($58.00).
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Am I Eligible?
Check your potential eligibility for work supports and other programs at the self-service website: myBenefits .
You can also learn more by watching the video "Helping You Make Ends Meet"
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