The EID Program is a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities who would be ineligible for Medicaid because of their earnings.
Am I eligible for the EID Program?
To be eligible for the EID Program, you must meet all the following:
Is there a work requirement?
Yes, to qualify for the EID Program, you must be employed or self-employed. There is no minimum amount you must earn to qualify, but your earnings must be subject to taxes. You can't be working “under the table". If you work for an employer, you should have pay stubs that show taxes withheld from your pay. If you are self-employed, you should pay estimated taxes.
What is the asset limit?
There is a $10,000 asset limit. If you are married, resources that are only your spouse's do not count. Resources that you own together, called joint assets, and assets only you own count towards your $10,000 limit. For more information about countable resources, see the FAQs.
Premium Payment Amounts Based on Your Income
Individual Income Range Effective January 1, 2025
| Couples Income Range Effective January 1, 2025
| Monthly Premium
|
Less than $15,650
| Less than $21,150
| $0
|
$15,650 - $31,300
| $21,150 - $42,300
| $25
|
$31,300 - $39,125
| $42,300 - $52,875
| $40
|
$39,125 - $46,950
| $52,875 - $63,450
| $55
|
$46,950 - $70,425
| $63,450 - $95,175
| 4.0% of monthly countable income
|
$70,425 - $93,900
| $95,175 - $126,900
| 5.0% of monthly countable income
|
$93,900+
| $126,900+
| 7.5% of monthly countable income
|
How can I apply?
Complete the EID Program application, sign and date it, enclose the supporting documents and mail to:
Eligibility Determination Division
EID Program
Maryland Department of Health
6 St. Paul Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
If you need help applying for the EID Program, and you work with a disability agency in Maryland, that agency may be able to help you. You may also contact the Center for Independent Living for help.
What if I can't pay my premium?
If you are temporarily unable to pay your monthly premium, you may qualify for a Claim of Hardship Exemption. For more information, see the EID Hardship Exemption Fact Sheet.
Complete and submit the EID Hardship Request Form.
