Section 5701.1502 - DefinitionsThe following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth.
"Medical assistance." The State program of medical assistance established under the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L. 31, No. 21), known as the Public Welfare Code.
"Medicare." The Federal program established under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C.§ 1395 et seq.).
"Monthly income." The monthly income of an individual as determined by the Department of Public Welfare when determining eligibility for medical assistance.
"Worker with a disability." An individual who meets all of the following:
(1) is at least 16 years of age but less than 65 years of age;(2) is employed and receiving compensation;(3) is eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income except for earnings and resources that exceed the limit established in section 1905 of the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C.§ 1396d(q)(2)(B) );(4) has monthly income below 250% of the Federal poverty income guidelines; and(5) has countable resources equal to or less than $10,000. "Worker with a medically improved disability." An individual who meets all of the following:
(1) is at least 16 years of age but less than 65 years of age;(2) is employed at least 40 hours per month and is earning at least the applicable minimum wage under section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (52 Stat. 1060, 29 U.S.C.§ 206 );(3) was previously a worker with a disability and participated in medical assistance;(4) has monthly income below 250% of the Federal poverty income guidelines; and(5) has countable resources equal to or less than $10,000.2001, June 26, P.L. 755, No. 77, § 1502, effective 7/1/2001.