Learn about resource/asset limits and consider opening an ABLE account. Seek out benefits counseling through Service Source or Vocational Rehabilitation. lamana Learn about resource/asset limits and consider opening an ABLE account. Seek out benefits counseling through Service Source or Vocational Rehabilitation. Read More »
Contact your local MCO to ask about eligibility for home and community services. Even if an individual is still on the registry of unmet needs, they may qualify for other services. lamana Contact your local MCO to ask about eligibility for home and community services. Even if an individual is still on the registry of unmet needs, they may qualify for other services. 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 »
Contact your local managed care organization (MCO) to assess the child’s eligibility for services. If eligible, ensure the child is added to the Registry of Unmet Needs (also known as the “waitlist”) for the NC Medicaid Waiver. lamana Contact your local managed care organization (MCO) to assess the child’s eligibility for services. If eligible, ensure the child is added to the Registry of Unmet Needs (also known as the “waitlist”) for the NC Medicaid Waiver. Read More »
Apply for Medicaid. Consider submitting an appeal if denied. For children: If the person does not qualify for Medicaid based on family income, they may still qualify through a disability-related Medicaid category if they meet the program’s eligibility requirements. As the person enters adulthood, re-apply for Medicaid and review eligibility for adult Medicaid-funded home and community-based services. lamana Apply for Medicaid. Consider submitting an appeal if denied. For children: If the person does not qualify for Medicaid based on family income, they may still qualify through a disability-related Medicaid category if they meet the program’s eligibility requirements. As the person enters adulthood, re-apply for Medicaid and review eligibility for adult Medicaid-funded home and community-based services. Read More »
Explore options for peer support and other community-based resources. lamana Explore options for peer support and other community-based resources. Read More »
If medically fragile/physically disabled, contact your local MCO to assess the child or adult’s eligibility for the Community Alternatives Program (CAP). lamana If medically fragile/physically disabled, contact your local MCO to assess the child or adult’s eligibility for the Community Alternatives Program (CAP). Read More »
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 »
If your child is (a) Medicaid-eligible and (b) between the ages of 0-21, become familiar with the “Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Medicaid Services for Children” (EPSDT) and ask your child’s case manager about it. lamana If your child is (a) Medicaid-eligible and (b) between the ages of 0-21, become familiar with the “Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Medicaid Services for Children” (EPSDT) and ask your child’s case manager about it. Read More »
