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A partir del 1 de enero de 2027, algunas personas con cobertura de Medicaid deberán demostrar que trabajan, estudian, ayudan en la comunidad o participan en capacitación laboral para mantener su cobertura de salud.

Obtenga más información sobre quiénes se verán afectados por este cambio, cuáles son los requisitos y cómo puede cumplirlos.

Esta información es precisa a febrero de 2026 y está sujeta a cambios. Se publicarán actualizaciones cuando estén disponibles.

Starting January 1, 2027, some people who have Medicaid coverage will need to show they are working, going to school, helping out in the community, or participating in job training to keep their health coverage.

Learn more about who will be affected by this change, what the requirements are, and how you can meet them.

This information is accurate as of February 2026 and is subject to change. Updates will be posted, when available.

This document explains how Medicaid Buy-In works for working persons with disabilities, including eligibility and income limits.

Our Western NY Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Project (WIPA) is funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and provides free benefits advisement services to beneficiaries who are either working (full-time or part-time) or interested in going to work. This document reviews benefits available, as well as contact information for advisors, assistance, and more information about your benefits.

This document explains the section 301 rule, which is designed to protect the benefits of persons who participate in an approved vocational rehabilitation program.

This document explains the 2026 changes to social security and SSI, with regard to the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) rule, Trial Work Period (TWP), Student earned income, and section 1619(b).

Benefits advisement services are provided to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or SSI beneficiaries if they are working or planning to go to work. Advisers are available to assist beneficiaries in understanding Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and navigating SSA‘s intricate system. This document describes how the benefits advisement services for NYS Commission for the Blind Consumers can help.

Vocational rehabilitation organizations pay for services to augment the other benefits advisement services that NLS provides. New York State Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) funding of benefits advisement services is a key part of the benefits advisement continuum and directly supports the beneficiary’s move to a work goal.

ABLE accounts are savings exempt for SSI and Medicaid. This document provides an overview on ABLE accounts, including requirements and exclusions.

In New York, SSI recipients automatically qualify for Medicaid. This document provides information on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and Section 1619(b) Medicaid in New York State. It outlines the criteria for individuals to automatically qualify for Medicaid if they receive SSI and explains how former SSI recipients can retain Medicaid even if their SSI payments were stopped due to earned income.