The Medicaid Buy-In law,
also known as the Sherlock
Act or Plan, allows
qualified Rhode Islanders
receiving SSI or SSDI
payments to continue
receiving government
subsidized health coverage
in the form of Medicaid even
if they return to work and
exceed the income threshold
that currently exists for
Medicaid eligibility. The
Sherlock Plan allows
qualified working people
with disabilities to earn
more income without the risk
of losing vital health care
coverage. Plan participants
pay a premium for Medicaid
coverage.
Through the Sherlock Plan,
people can earn more,
achieve their career goals,
and still maintain their
health coverage.
