Consider establishing a Representative Payee for Social Security Benefits/Medicaid/Medicare, if appropriate. lamana Consider establishing a Representative Payee for Social Security Benefits/Medicaid/Medicare, if appropriate. Read More »
Consider other sources of Income and Savings: Savings Accounts, PASS Accounts, Individual Development Accounts. lamana Consider other sources of Income and Savings: Savings Accounts, PASS Accounts, Individual Development Accounts. 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 »
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 »
Find your Social Security Administration office by searching your zip code (linked in resource column). lamana Find your Social Security Administration office by searching your zip code (linked in resource column). Read More »
Upon turning 18, SSI is based on the disabled individual’s income rather than the family income. So, apply or seek out a re-evaluation. *Be aware, an individual with more than 2000 in assets will be penalized (car and home are not counted). lamana Upon turning 18, SSI is based on the disabled individual’s income rather than the family income. So, apply or seek out a re-evaluation. *Be aware, an individual with more than 2000 in assets will be penalized (car and home are not counted). Read More »
