Title 16
13000 Medical Assistance Program Overview
Prior to 1981, some severely disabled individuals lost SSI and Medicaid due to employment. The loss of Medicaid often meant that the individuals could no longer afford their medical care and were forced to quit their jobs and go back on SSI to assure Medicaid coverage. An amendment to the Social Security Act, Section 1619(b) was passed to allow these individuals to retain their Medicaid coverage while they continued working. These clients are referred to as “1619(b)s. The Social Security Administration determines eligibility for this group.
