Yes. If this is the case, a special request can be made to DCF for something called “spousal diversion”. This will allow for some of the nursing home residents money to be of use to the spouse to cover bills.

Yes. $208.00 is the current amount allowed by the state for ALF members on the waiver program to keep towards these expenses.

Patient Responsibility someone on a Medicaid Waiver, ICP Medicaid, or Hospice Medicaid program who has an out of pocket obligation determined by DCF, to pay for their services. Even being on Medicaid can require a recipient to have out of pocket obligation based on a calculation of income vs. expenses.

Yes. There is a simple calculation that DCF uses to calculate patient responsibility, which our staff at Medicaid Made Easy is well versed on.

Yes. The advantage for Medicaid Made Easy staff, is they have a great relationship with DCF, and can easily catch their attention and have the Patient Responsibility corrected.

Yes. It is a requirement for all Medicaid programs to be reapplied for annually to maintain eligibility.

Yes and No. Yes, DCF allows all applications to be placed. No, you would not be eligible because of the placement type.

No. SNAP (aka Food Stamps) has different income guidelines than the Medicaid programs. Each has its own eligibility criteria. You may or may not be eligible for both.

This is another advantage of Medicaid Made Easy. Most of our staff are former DCF workers, who have great relationships with the agency. Luckily that makes it a lot easier to get our clients the answers they desperately need in a speedy manner.

Yes. Our staff at Medicaid Made Easy is well versed in the DCF fair hearing process. We will gather evidence and proof, and make sure everything is ready for favorable outcome for our clients. Let us do the work for you!