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Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD) - NY
How can this program help me?
If you have a disability and are working, the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD) may provide you with health care benefits. In some situations, working and earning money could prevent you from getting public benefit programs such as Medicaid. MBI-WPD lets you work, keep money in savings, and still keep your health care coverage. You may have to pay a monthly premium.
How do I apply?
To apply for this program, print and fill out the application form and mail it to your local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Form (includes Medicaid & SNAP/Food Stamp) (Multi-Program)
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Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.

BenefitsCheckUp can help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key benefits programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) - Extra Help, among others.