Healthcare.gov can screen applicants for most categories of Medicaid. However, individuals with disabilities or significant health issues who are working (or may be able to work) can’t be identified through the automated Marketplace website.

Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD) is almost always less expensive and provides more comprehensive benefits than any Marketplace plan.

Staff from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project will provide navigators and assisters with the eligibility criteria for MAWD and help them compare health insurance options for adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions. People with disabilities and their caretakers are welcome to register as well.

These free trainings will take place in Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Details for a Pittsburgh training will be forthcoming.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to Janice Meinert at jmeinert@phlp.org or by telephone at 412-434-5637.

This training is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.