Can I apply for the Cash & Counseling program while the Medicaid application is pending?

Hello,

My Mom is in a private pay ALF for 3 years she only receives SSA and Aid and Attendance sold her home for 70k which has been depleted she shows no assets we pay half of rent which is $30k a year. Since she shows no assets I have applied for her to be dual Medicare/Medicaid which has been pending for 5 months I don't know the average processing time for Medicaid applications? Since I am an only Child I want to apply for the Cash & Counseling program does anyone know if I can apply for this benefit while the Medicaid application is pending?