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Currently in Medicaid pending nursing home and want to transfer to a better place. How can I check on progress and see if anything is holding up the process?
You didn't mention who prepared and filed the Application for Medicaid, so it's not clear from your question whether you are "in the loop" with the Application Process.
When MassHealth sends out a Request for Information, the Notice lists the name and phone number of the case worker assigned to the case. That is the person you need to help in every way possible to help process and complete the case.
When preparing a Medicaid Long Term Care Application, I include all the relevant financial data and information that a case worker will need to approve the Application. I use color coded categories for the financial accounts and statements, so the case worker can easily find what they need to grant approval.
I always include the family member who is in charge of the case on the list of people with Permission to Share Information, so they get copies of the MassHealth Notices.
If you are not getting copies of the Notices, ask whoever prepared the application to prepare and submit a PSI, so that you can keep track of what's going on.
If you explain your experience to your friends, they may remember the value of professional application preparation if a family member needs Medicaid care in the future.
Anything insurance related, esp if it's going to be expensive--IMHO, the slower the most common.
I had chemotherapy ending 3 months ago. Started July 1st. My insurance has paid only for the 'cheap' drugs that made up my chemo infusion. They had dodged, lied, denied, and put so many roadblocks in the way that I am crazy mad at them--they owe this money and they KNOW it--now it is supposedly in a "review board". 7 months going on and they refuse to pay-one thing after another. I don't expect they will pay anything for at least 2 more months when our attorney will be brought in.
I just kept calling each week---until they finally blocked me with the 'review board' thing. They actually sent me a document somewhere along the line that I had to sign stating that my cancer was not caused by a car accident.
Just unbelievable.
I would think a Medicaid eligibility would be as hard and as frustrating, nobody wants to part with their money.
Did the Nursing Home do the paperwork? If so ask them to find out what the holdup is. If they can't give u an answer call then call Medicaid.
I applied for Medicaid in NJ for my Mom. I had 90days to provide all paperwork, spend down and place Mom in LTC. Mom was placed on May 1st, private pay May and June. I kept in touch with her caseworker to make sure he received everything I emailed. When I had completed my check list I confirmed I had done that. Then he put in for Moms Medicaid to start July 1st, which it did.
Our Medicaid application is being handled by a lawyer who is supposed to be experienced in these applications. My sister owns 1/3 of a house which the family is trying to sell. Could this be a factor in the slow process? She is also very young, only 63.
It’s not likely a factor in why it’s taking so long but if the house is sold, 1/3 of the proceeds go to your sister and must be reported to Medicaid & the money will have to be spent on her care. Also Because she’s 1 of 3 owners, Medicaid may treat this different and it may not be an exempt asset. She’s not sole or joint owner of the house.
Owning 1/3 of the home really doesn't effect the application because ur allowed to own a home. I would ask the lawyer what is the hold up. Like I said earlier in my state I had 90days to get everything together once I started the application. See what you can do to speed up the process. I did all the footwork.
If the house is not sold while the person is in care, then a lean will be put on it at their passing. At that time, someone in the family will fill out paperwork proving that others own the home. It all depends on the situation at that time to how the house will be handled.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
When MassHealth sends out a Request for Information, the Notice lists the name and phone number of the case worker assigned to the case. That is the person you need to help in every way possible to help process and complete the case.
When preparing a Medicaid Long Term Care Application, I include all the relevant financial data and information that a case worker will need to approve the Application. I use color coded categories for the financial accounts and statements, so the case worker can easily find what they need to grant approval.
I always include the family member who is in charge of the case on the list of people with Permission to Share Information, so they get copies of the MassHealth Notices.
If you are not getting copies of the Notices, ask whoever prepared the application to prepare and submit a PSI, so that you can keep track of what's going on.
If you explain your experience to your friends, they may remember the value of professional application preparation if a family member needs Medicaid care in the future.
I had chemotherapy ending 3 months ago. Started July 1st. My insurance has paid only for the 'cheap' drugs that made up my chemo infusion. They had dodged, lied, denied, and put so many roadblocks in the way that I am crazy mad at them--they owe this money and they KNOW it--now it is supposedly in a "review board". 7 months going on and they refuse to pay-one thing after another. I don't expect they will pay anything for at least 2 more months when our attorney will be brought in.
I just kept calling each week---until they finally blocked me with the 'review board' thing. They actually sent me a document somewhere along the line that I had to sign stating that my cancer was not caused by a car accident.
Just unbelievable.
I would think a Medicaid eligibility would be as hard and as frustrating, nobody wants to part with their money.
I applied for Medicaid in NJ for my Mom. I had 90days to provide all paperwork, spend down and place Mom in LTC. Mom was placed on May 1st, private pay May and June. I kept in touch with her caseworker to make sure he received everything I emailed. When I had completed my check list I confirmed I had done that. Then he put in for Moms Medicaid to start July 1st, which it did.
only 63.
If the house is not sold while the person is in care, then a lean will be put on it at their passing. At that time, someone in the family will fill out paperwork proving that others own the home. It all depends on the situation at that time to how the house will be handled.