Care coordinators are assigned to help MCO clients and their families. If you do not know how to contact your assigned care coordinator, contact your MCO’s help line. lamana Care coordinators are assigned to help MCO clients and their families. If you do not know how to contact your assigned care coordinator, contact your MCO’s help line. Read More »
Become familiar with the difference between a Medicaid standard plan versus tailored plan, and in collaboration with your MCO, determine which option is most appropriate for your child. Most people with IDD will qualify for the tailored plan. lamana Become familiar with the difference between a Medicaid standard plan versus tailored plan, and in collaboration with your MCO, determine which option is most appropriate for your child. Most people with IDD will qualify for the tailored plan. Read More »
Ask your care coordinator about whether your child is eligible for 1915(i) services, which includes supported employment, respite, and community living supports. Having the waiver is NOT required to receive these services! lamana Ask your care coordinator about whether your child is eligible for 1915(i) services, which includes supported employment, respite, and community living supports. Having the waiver is NOT required to receive these services! Read More »
If your child does not have medicaid, ask your managed care organization what services they may qualify for. lamana If your child does not have medicaid, ask your managed care organization what services they may qualify for. Read More »
If the person is eligible for SSDI as a child (so, parent is retired, deceased, or disabled), the person will be eligible for Medicare and should learn how to navigate it. Medicare will be their primary healthcare funding, whereas Medicaid would be secondary. lamana If the person is eligible for SSDI as a child (so, parent is retired, deceased, or disabled), the person will be eligible for Medicare and should learn how to navigate it. Medicare will be their primary healthcare funding, whereas Medicaid would be secondary. Read More »
Learn about the NC Medicaid Supported Living Definitions and understand what they mean for your family. If the individual is receiving the NC Innovations Waiver, talk to your MCO Care Coordinator. If the individual is not receiving the NC Innovations Waiver, ask a Care Coordinator from your MCO about supported living services that may be available through the State of NC. lamana Learn about the NC Medicaid Supported Living Definitions and understand what they mean for your family. If the individual is receiving the NC Innovations Waiver, talk to your MCO Care Coordinator. If the individual is not receiving the NC Innovations Waiver, ask a Care Coordinator from your MCO about supported living services that may be available through the State of NC. Read More »
Consider applying for Medicaid. See the adult services action plan for more information on how to navigate Medicaids IDD services. lamana Consider applying for Medicaid. See the adult services action plan for more information on how to navigate Medicaids IDD services. Read More »
Explore Work Together NC’s library of healthcare services. lamana Explore Work Together NC’s library of healthcare services. Read More »
Consider acquiring a medical information ID card for emergencies. lamana Consider acquiring a medical information ID card for emergencies. Read More »
Practice making a doctors appointment and ordering prescription refills (either by phone, online, or through an app). lamana Practice making a doctors appointment and ordering prescription refills (either by phone, online, or through an app). Read More »
