{"id":987,"date":"2025-07-28T17:40:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T21:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/?page_id=987"},"modified":"2025-12-01T12:06:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:06:39","slug":"medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities &#8211; How To Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-swiftype-index=\"true\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  <br>\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"container\" id=\"main_header\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- BEGIN readspeaker div -->\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"rs_skip rsbtn rs_preserve\" id=\"readspeaker_button1\">\r\n\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"rsbtn_play\" href=\"https:\/\/app-na.readspeaker.com\/cgi-bin\/rsent?customerid=7262&amp;lang=en_us&amp;readid=main_content&amp;url=https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/medicaid.html\" title=\"Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"rsbtn_left rsimg rspart\"><span class=\"rsbtn_text\"><span>Listen<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <span class=\"rsbtn_right rsimg rsplay rspart\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- END readspeaker div -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n    <header class=\"pull-left\">\r\n\r\n\r\n      <h1><!--[type=EDIT name=\"Page Title\"]--><!--[END]--><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <\/header>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <\/div><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"row\">\r\n\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"col-md-3\" id=\"leftCol\">\r\n\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\">\r\n\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"panel sectionmenu_panel\">\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\">\r\n\r\n\r\n              <p class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"agency_nav\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapseOne\"><strong><i class=\"fa fa-align-justify fa-fw\"><\/i> Medicaid &amp; 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T) Committee<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/medicaid.dhss.delaware.gov\/\">Provider Manuals<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"\/dmma\/regs.html\">Regulations<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"\/dmma\/reports.html\">Reports<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n      <a href=\"\/dmma\/info_stats.html\">Public Information and Statistics<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"\/dmma\/pubs.html\">Publications &amp; Forms<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <li>\r\n      <a href=\"\/dmma\/resources.html\">Resources<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n  <\/ul><\/li>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n              <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <\/div><br>\r\n\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"col-md-9\" id=\"main_content\"> \r\n\r\n\r\n  <!--[type=HTMLEDIT name=\"Content\"]-->\r\n<font color=\"black\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/B-Apply.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>How do I apply for benefits through the MWD eligibility pathway? <\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>To apply for MWD, call the Milford State Service Center at Riverwalk to request an application. You can ask for an application to be mailed, faxed, or emailed to you. Find printable versions of the application in multiple languages below. <\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/MA-FAMILY-02-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">English<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Health-Coverage-FAMILY-02-2014_Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Espa\u00f1ol(Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Health-Coverage-FAMILY-02-2014_CH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587 (Chinese)<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Health-Coverage-FAMILY-02-2014_AR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 (Arabic)<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Health-Coverage-FAMILY-02-2014_HC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Krey\u00f2l ayisyen (Haitian Creole)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<br><strong>Milford State Service Center at Riverwalk<\/strong><br>\r\n253 NE Front St.<br>\r\nMilford, DE 19963<br>\r\n302-424-7190 (TTY: 711)<br>\r\n <br>\r\nEspa\u00f1ol, Krey\u00f2l ayisyen, \u0629 \u064a \u0628 \u0631 \u0639 \u0644 \u0627, \u4e2d\u6587, <br> \r\nor other languages: 1-866-843-7212.\r\n<br>\r\n<hr>\r\n<h2>What do I need to apply?<\/h2>\r\nYou must provide your completed application, and you may also be asked to provide the following information if DMMA cannot verify it electronically:\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Proof of citizenship and identity, or immigration status.<\/li>\r\n<li>Proof of income \u2013 a full month\u2019s paystubs, or the latest tax-return if self-employed.<\/li>\r\n<li>Proof of disability. (If you have not been determined disabled, we can assist in initiating a determination for you.)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\n<hr>\r\n<h2>How do I submit my application? <\/h2> \r\n<br>\r\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:16px 0;border:none\">\r\n  <tr>\r\n    <td style=\"width:33.33%;vertical-align:top;border:none\">\r\n      <div style=\"background:#cccccc;color:#000000;padding:15px;border-radius:5px;height:100%;text-align:center\">\r\n        <div style=\"font-size:1.2em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;color:#8b0505\"><strong>Mail:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n        <p style=\"margin:0\">\r\n          Milford State Service Center at Riverwalk<br>\r\n          Attn: MWD<br>\r\n          253 NE Front St.,<br>\r\n          Milford, DE 19963\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n\r\n    <td style=\"width:33.33%;vertical-align:top;border:none\">\r\n      <div style=\"background:#cccccc;color:#000000;padding:15px;border-radius:5px;height:100%;text-align:center\">\r\n        <div style=\"font-size:1.2em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:36px;color:#8b0505\"><strong>Fax:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n        <p style=\"margin:0\">\r\n          (302) 622-4185<br>\r\n          Attn: MWD<br>\r\n          Be sure to fax all pages of your application.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n\r\n    <td style=\"width:33.33%;vertical-align:top;border:none\">\r\n      <div style=\"background:#cccccc;color:#000000;padding:15px;border-radius:5px;height:100%;text-align:center\">\r\n        <div style=\"font-size:1.2em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:36px;color:#8b0505\">In Person:<\/div>\r\n        <p style=\"margin:0\">\r\n          At your local Long Term Care benefits office.<br>\r\n          Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhss.delaware.gov\/dhss\/dmma\/locations.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>here<\/em><\/a> to find the location near you.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/td>\r\n  <\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n<hr>\r\n<h2>If my application for MWD is approved, would I be eligible for retroactive coverage? <\/h2>\r\nYou may be eligible for retroactive coverage for up to three months prior to your application date! If you received services before you applied for MWD, please let us know when you submit your application.\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<hr>\r\n<h2>If my application for MWD is approved, when does my coverage start?  <\/h2>\r\nOnce we make a determination on your application, information will be sent to you. When your application is approved you are enrolled in a Managed Care Organization (MCO). If you prefer a different MCO you have 90 days to change your enrollment. Your services begin when you are enrolled with an MCO.\r\n<br>\r\n<br> \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<br>\r\n<h2>MWD- Related Links:<\/h2>\r\n<br>\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div id=\"MWD-Links\">\r\n    <h1 class=\"text-center\"><span class=\"font-black\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"row\" id=\"dmma-MWD\">\r\n      <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-mwd\/\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Benefits Package\" class=\"img-responsive img-thumbnail img-rounded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/overview.png\" \/>\r\n        <\/a><br><br>\r\n        <a href=\"\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-benefit-package\/\">MWD Overview<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-benefit-package\/\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Benefits Package\" class=\"img-responsive img-thumbnail img-rounded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/benefits.png\" \/>\r\n        <\/a><br><br>\r\n        <a href=\"\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-benefit-package\/\">Benefits Package<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-who-qualifies\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Who Qualifies\" class=\"img-responsive img-thumbnail img-rounded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/qual.png\" \/>\r\n        <\/a><br><br>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-who-qualifies\">Who Qualifies<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-how-to-apply\/\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How do I apply\" class=\"img-responsive img-thumbnail img-rounded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/apply.png\" \/>\r\n        <\/a><br><br>\r\n        <a href=\"\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-how-to-apply\/\">How to Apply<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-faq\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MWD FAQ's\" class=\"img-responsive img-thumbnail img-rounded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/FAQ.png\" \/>\r\n        <\/a><br><br>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/medicaid-for-workers-with-disabilities-faq\">MWD FAQ&#8217;s<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/mwd-flyers\/\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MWD Flyer\" class=\"img-responsive img-thumbnail img-rounded\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/flyer.png\" \/>\r\n        <\/a><br><br>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dhss.delaware.gov\/dmma\/mwd-flyers\/\">MWD Flyers<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p>Language Assistance: <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/MWD-Flyer-003_Spanish-05.30.2025-Final-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Espa\u00f1ol(Spanish)<\/a> | <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/MWD-Flyer-003_Chinese-Mandarin-05.30.2025-Final-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587 (Chinese)<\/a> | <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/MWD-Flyer-003_Arabic-05.30.2025-Final-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 (Arabic)<\/a> | <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/MWD-Flyer-003_Haitian-Creole-05.30.2025-Final-PDF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Krey\u00f2l ayisyen (Haitian Creole)<\/a><br>\r\nFor other Language options please call: 1-866-843-7212.<br>\r\nTTY Users: 711 (English 1-800-232-5460, Spanish 1-877-335-7595)<br>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  <!--[END]-->\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/container -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen Medicaid &amp; 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