--- id: "epm:2.3" source: "Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual" source_short: "EPM" publisher: "Minnesota Department of Human Services" section: "2.3" title: "Medical Assistance for People Who Are Age 65 or Older and People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability" breadcrumb: "2 Medical Assistance > 2.3 Medical Assistance for People Who Are Age 65 or Older and People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability" effective_date: 2020-03-04 last_modified: 2026-10-03T03:51:57.899951+00:00 version: 1 url: "https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3" official_origin: "https://hcopub.dhs.state.mn.us/epm/2_3.htm" legal_citations: [] --- # EPM 2.3 Medical Assistance for People Who Are Age 65 or Older and People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability Medical Assistance (MA) eligibility is determined using a variety of non-financial, financial and post-eligibility factors. Some MA policies apply to all MA applicants and enrollees. Other eligibility requirements are different, depending on what type of MA a person may be eligible for. This subchapter includes policies that apply to MA for People Who Are Age 65 or Older and People Who Are Blind or Have a Disability (MA-ABD) and links to policies that apply to all MA programs and all Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) programs. For an overview of requirements and benefits, see the fact sheet [Minnesota Health Care Programs for People Who Have a Disability or Are Age 65 or Older.](https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-3546A-ENG) In-depth information about statewide services is available from mnhelp.info. Specialized assistance for seniors is available from Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800-333-2433 and for people with disabilities from the Disability Hub MN at 866-333-2466. 1. [MA-ABD General Requirements](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.1) 1. [MHCP Applications](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/1.2) 2. [MA-ABD Mandatory Verifications](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.1.1) 3. [MA Responsibilities](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.1.2) 4. [MHCP Retroactive Coverage](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/1.2.5) 5. [MHCP Rights](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/1.3.1) 2. [MA-ABD Non-Financial Eligibility](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.2) 1. [MA-ABD Bases of Eligibility](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.2.1) 2. [MA-ABD Certification of Disability](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.2.2) 3. [MA Citizenship and Immigration](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.2.2) 4. [MA County Residency](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.2.3) 5. [MA Living Arrangement](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.2.4) 6. [MHCP State Residency](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/1.4) 7. [MA Social Security Number](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.2.5) 3. [MA-ABD Financial Eligibility](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3) 1. [MA-ABD Household Composition and Family Size](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.1) 2. [MA-ABD Assets](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2) 1. [MA-ABD Asset Limits](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2) 1. [MA-ABD Asset Deeming](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.2) 1. [MA-ABD Sponsor Asset Deeming](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.2.1) 2. [MA-ABD Excluded Assets](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.3) 3. [MA-ABD Countable Assets](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.4) 4. [MA-ABD Unknown Assets](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.5) 5. [MA-ABD Excess Assets](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.6) 6. [MA-ABD Asset Evaluation](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7) 1. [MA-ABD Liquid Assets](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.1) 2. [MA-ABD Retirement Funds and Plans](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.2) 3. [MA-ABD Health Expense Accounts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.3) 1. [MA-ABD Flexible Spending Arrangements](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.3.1) 2. [MA-ABD Health Savings Accounts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.3.2) 4. [MA-ABD Real Property](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.4) 1. [MA-ABD Homestead Real Property](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.4.1) 2. [MA-ABD Non-Homestead Real Property](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.4.2) 3. [MA-ABD Life Estates and Remainder Interests](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.4.3) 4. [MA-ABD Other Property Interests](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.4.4) 5. [MA-ABD Contract for Deed and Other Property Agreements](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.5) 6. [MA-ABD Promissory Notes](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.6) 7. [MA-ABD Automobiles and Other Vehicles used for Transportation](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.7) 8. [MA-ABD Annuities](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.8) 9. [MA-ABD Trusts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.9) 1. [MA-ABD Identifying the Type of Trust](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.9.1) 2. [MA-ABD Client-Funded Trusts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.9.2) 3. [MA-ABD Medical Assistance Qualifying Trusts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.9.3) 4. [MA-ABD Special Needs Trusts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.9.4) 5. [MA-ABD Pooled Trusts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.9.5) 6. [MA-ABD Third Party Established and Funded Trusts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.9.6) 7. [MA-ABD Supplemental Needs Trusts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.9.7) 10. [MA-ABD Life Insurance Policies](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.10) 11. [MA-ABD Burial Contracts](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.11) 1. [MA-ABD Burial Space Exclusion](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.11.1) 2. [MA-ABD Burial Fund Exclusion](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.11.2) 12. [MA-ABD Continuing Care Retirement Community Entrance Fee](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.12) 13. [MA-ABD Tribal Payments and Interests](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.13) 14. [MA-ABD Household Goods and Personal Effects](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.2.7.14) 3. [MA-ABD Income](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.3) 1. [MA-ABD Income Limits](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.3.1) 2. [MA-ABD Income Methodology](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.3.2) 1. [MA-ABD Countable Income](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.3.2.1) 1. [MA-ABD Income Deeming](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.3.2.1.1) 2. [MA-ABD Sponsor Income Deeming](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.3.2.1.2) 2. [MA-ABD Disregards and Deductions](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.3.2.2) 3. [MA-ABD Excluded Income](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.3.2.3) 4. [MA-ABD Medical Spenddowns](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.4) 1. [MA-ABD Spenddown types](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.4.1) 2. [MA-ABD Health Care Expenses](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.3.4.2) 4. [MA-ABD Post-Eligibility](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.4) 1. [MA Begin and End Dates](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.4.1) 2. [MA Benefit Recovery](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.1.2.1) 3. [MHCP Change in Circumstances](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/1.3.2.1) 4. [MA Cooperation](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.1.2.2) 5. [MA Cost Sharing](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.1.2.3) 6. [MHCP Fraud](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/1.3.2.3) 7. [MA-ABD Health Care Delivery](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.4.1) 8. [MHCP Inconsistent Information](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/1.3.2.4) 9. [MA Qualifying Health Coverage](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.4.2) 10. [MA Referral for Other Benefits](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.1.1.2.4) 11. [MA-ABD Renewals](https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.3.4.2)