Missouri Lawmaker Proposes Modifications For Ticket To Work Health Assurance Program

(MISSOURINET) – The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that proposes modifications for the Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program, which provides medical care for working people with disabilities from age 16 to 64. Republican Rep. Melanie Stinnett (stih-net) of Springfield wants to limit some of the restrictions on individuals with disabilities and their income…

Currently, disabled workers have to pay a premium for program participation if their income exceeds just over $14,000. Under this proposed legislation, it would extend that to about $34,000. In addition, the bill would also disregard the first $50,000 of earned income of a spouse. There wasn’t opposition when this bill was introduced in committee and a vote hasn’t yet taken place on the matter.