What is the Medicaid Buy-in Program or Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities (HWD)?

It is one part of the Federal Ticket to Work legislation. It allows States to create a medical program so people with disabilities who are working can buy into Medicaid for their health care coverage. Washington State implemented its Medicaid Buy-In program in January of 2002. In Washington State, it is called Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities (HWD). This program allows you to pay a monthly premium to purchase Medicaid coverage. If you are a Washington State resident with a disability who is working, you could be eligible for this program regardless of Ticket status.