MED Works
Savings for
Independence and
Self Sufficiency:
MED Works
has a special
account for people
who need to place
excess
resources
into an approved
account for the
purpose of
purchasing goods or
services that will
increase their
employability and
independence.
This is money that
you have or will set aside to
buy items or
services
needed to keep your
employment or help
improve your
employability. If
approved, this money
does not count
toward your
MED Works
eligibility.
Up to $20,000 can be
approved to be set
aside for
independence and
self-sufficiency.
You must explain how
you determined the
amount you are
requesting.
Your request will be
considered based on
your own personal
situation. To save
money in the Savings
for Independence and
Self-Sufficiency
account, items or
services, including
special adaptive and
assistive devices
must meet some
important criteria:
-
Your savings
will be used to
buy something
that is
necessary for
you to keep or
increase your
employment.
-
You explain what
will be
purchased and
give the time
frame you have
established for
the purchase.
-
Your goal(s)
must be
reasonably
achievable
-
The account must
not be used for
personal
recreation.
-
The purpose for
the account must
be specified.
Accounts for
general savings
will not be
approved, nor
will approval be
given for items
or services that
Medicaid or
another public
program will
provide.
To complete an
application for an
Independence and
Self Sufficiency
Account for MED
Works, visit:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/SF50929-FI_0045.pdf
