12VAC30-20-80: Coordination of Title XIX with Part A and Part B of Title XVIII

The following method is used to provide benefits under Part A and Part B of Title XVIII to the groups of Medicare-eligible individuals indicated:

A. Part B buy-in agreements with the Secretary of HHS. This agreement covers:

1. All individuals eligible under the state's approved Title XIX plan except qualified disabled working individuals.

2. Qualified Medicare beneficiaries provided by § 301 of P.L. 100-360 as amended by § 8434 of P.L. 100-647.

3. Specified low-income Medicare beneficiary (SLMB) provided by § 1905(p) of the Act.

4. Qualifying Individuals-1: The Medicaid agency pays Medicare Part B premiums under the State buy-in process for individuals described in § 1902(a)(10)(E)(iv)(I) and subject to § 1933 of the Act.

B. Part A group premium payment arrangement entered into with the Social Security Administration. This arrangement covers the following groups: Qualified Disabled & Working Individuals provided by § 6408 of OBRA 1989 and Qualified Medicare beneficiaries provided by § 301 of P.L. 100-360 as amended by § 8434 of P.L. 100-647.

C. Payment of Part A and Part B deductible and coinsurance cost. Such payments are made in behalf of the following groups:

1. All individuals eligible for Title XVIII covered services.

2. Qualified Medicare beneficiaries provided by § 301 of P.L. 100-360 as amended by § 8434 of P.L. 100-647.