Unemployment benefits impact on Medicaid
Hi Terry, I have been on unemployment since the lockdown . I received the extra $600. and remember hearing it would not go towards my annual income. I downloaded my 1099g form and the benifits paid are over the amount that I need to qualify for Medicaid, which I am currently on. I have been for a few years. Do you know if this is going to screw that up? I appreciate your help.
Stay well,
Terry Says
I have good news for you:
For those already receiving UI, the full benefit amount counts as unearned income for SNAP at application. For Medicaid, the additional $600 per week of PUC is not countable and should be excluded in determining eligibility, but other UI benefits are counted.
Here is the link to that information in case you have a fight with the state!
https://www.cbpp.org/research/economy/pandemic-unemployment-insurance-provisions-what-they-mean-for-access-to-snap#:~:text=Impact%20of%20UI%20on%20SNAP%2C%20Medicaid%2C%20and%20TANF%20Applications&text=For%20those%20already%20receiving%20UI,other%20UI%20benefits%20are%20counted.
