This amendment adds $114,419 the first year and $228,838 the second year from the general fund and a like amount of matching federal Medicaid funds to increase the eligibility requirement for Virginians with disabilities to participate in the Medicaid Works program to 138 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL). The current program eligibility remains at 80 percent of FPL ($833/month) and was not adjusted when the eligibility for Medicaid was increased with Medicaid Expansion ($1,436/month). The current eligibility rules at 80 percent of FPL discourages individuals with disabilities from moving into employment for fear of losing their Medicaid coverage. As a result, only 52 individuals with disabilities currently participate in the program.