Yes; however, if your disability income exceeds the threshold in your State, you will have a "spend-down."
If you are applying for Medicaid on the basis of disability and you are not already receiving Social Security disability (RSDI or SSI), you might want to hire an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability. (Medicaid follows the Social Security rules for disability.)
The usual time limit to decide on a Medicaid application is 45 days (60 days for applications based on disability).
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If your income exceeds the Medicaid standard in your State, you will have to "spend down" the excess to qualify for Medicaid.
Social Security benefits (retirement and disability) count as income for Medicaid. However, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not count as income for Medicaid.
No. However, disability income may exceed the standard in the person's State. In such a case, the person will have a spend-down to meet before qualifying for Medicaid.
You may receive Medicaid and Medicare disability at the same time if you meet eligibility factors, principally citizenship and limited income/assets.
VA disability does not automatically make one eligible for Medicaid; you will have to submit your medical records to Medicaid. However, it seems likely to me that you would qualify.
Some people have to sue for disability. Social Security has disability and some jobs have it. If you have not worked long enough you might need to file for medicaid.
In order to receive Medicare or Medicaid at age 42, you must be "totally and permanently disabled" as defined by Social Security regulations. This is different from your employer's determination of disability. You may receive Medicaid, even if you are not disabled per Social Security regulations, if you have minor dependent child(ren).
Yes
IRA's are not an eligibility factor for Social Security or Medicare. However, they are considered an asset for Medicaid.