LAC 50:III.2309. Medicaid Purchase Plan [Formerly LAC 50:III.763-765]

A. The Medicaid Purchase Plan provides Medicaid coverage to individuals who meet the following criteria: 1. have earned income; 2. are at least 16, but not yet 65 years of age; 3. meet the Supplemental Security Income’s definition of disability, except for earnings; 4. have countable income less than or equal to 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL); 5. have countable resources less than or equal to $25,000; and 6. pay a monthly premium, if applicable. B. Premium Payment. Eligible individuals with countable income less than or equal to 150 percent of the FPL are not required to pay a premium. Eligible individuals with countable income greater than 150 percent of the FPL are required to pay a premium of $131 per month.