Applying for Medicaid

HOW TO APPLY FOR MEDICAID

MEDICAID AT A GLANCE

2010 REFERENCE GUIDE

For the applicant:

Maximum Allowable Monthly Income (for an individual)……$2022.00

Maximum Allowable Countable (Couples) Resources………………......$3000.00

Income:

1. Social Security Check
2. Pensions
3. Retirement

Resources:

1. Cash in Savings Account
2. Cash in Checking Account
3. Any Stocks, CD, Bonds
4. Any cash value on Burial Policies, Life Insurance Policies        

                                         Requirements

                                          

1. Need to meet Medical Necessity to qualify for assistance from the state
2. Need to meet Financial to qualify for assistance from the state
3. Can take up to 45 days to receive an answer from the state
4. Resident will need to give up their social security check and all their income to facility to help to contribute towards their care
5. Resident is allowed to keep $60.00 out of their income for their personal needs
6. Complete a Medicaid application with TDHS/DADS (see our Business Office)
7. Must remain in the facility for 30 consecutive days (hospital day also count)
8. Meet with TDHS/DADS case worker as directed

THE STATE DETERMINES WHETHER RESIDENT WILL QUALIFY