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 »
If the parent becomes deceased, disabled, or retired, it will impact the adult child’s benefits. “Disabled adult child” benefits will be triggered. Seek out benefits counseling to learn about what this will mean for your family. Additionally, notify your MCO care coordinator. lamana If the parent becomes deceased, disabled, or retired, it will impact the adult child’s benefits. “Disabled adult child” benefits will be triggered. Seek out benefits counseling to learn about what this will mean for your family. Additionally, notify your MCO care coordinator. Read More »
Learn about social security programs such as the Ticket to Work and Benefits Counseling and policies such as Work Incentives (i.e., Student Earned Income Exclusion). lamana Learn about social security programs such as the Ticket to Work and Benefits Counseling and policies such as Work Incentives (i.e., Student Earned Income Exclusion). Read More »
If receiving multiple benefits from multiple funding streams (i.e., Medicaid AND SSI, SSI and Section 8), seek out benefits counseling and counseling from your SSI case manager to learn how these interact with each other and prevent losing your benefits. lamana If receiving multiple benefits from multiple funding streams (i.e., Medicaid AND SSI, SSI and Section 8), seek out benefits counseling and counseling from your SSI case manager to learn how these interact with each other and prevent losing your benefits. 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 appropriate, assume additional responsibility for mental health care needs (making appointments, etc). lamana If appropriate, assume additional responsibility for mental health care needs (making appointments, etc). Read More »
Acquire a state identification card at the DMV. lamana Acquire a state identification card at the DMV. Read More »
Start a folder of your child’s important documents (Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Diagnosis paperwork). lamana Start a folder of your child’s important documents (Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Diagnosis paperwork). 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 »
