W. Va. Code § 9-4D-3: Medicaid buy-in program; funding.

(a) The Medicaid buy-in program for working individuals with disabilities is hereby established to provide Medicaid benefits to individuals who are disabled and employed, as authorized under Section 201 of the federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (P.L. 106-170, 42 U.S.C. 1396, et seq.). The Medicaid buy-in program shall become effective as of July 1, 2003.

(b) Funding for the buy-in program shall be from funds appropriated by the Legislature, premiums paid, enrollment fees and any federal matching funding available to the program.