How to Apply for Medicaid If Denied Disability Benefits
Medicaid assistance can help you pay for medical bills and expenses. Medicaid eligibility depends on different factors, such as disability, age and income. While Medicaid is a federal assistance program, it is up to each state to implement it; thus, income requirements may vary from one state to the next. If you have been denied disability benefits, you may still qualify for assistance from Medicaid.
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Things You'll Need
- Birth certificate or green card Driver's license or state identification card Bank account records Recent pay stub Lease or rent receipt Proof of income from other sources (VA, SSI, or retirement)
Instructions
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Determine if you are eligible for Medicaid. Individuals who are disabled are eligible for Medicaid; however, individuals who have very low income, those over the age of 65, and pregnant women are also eligible for Medicaid.
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Locate your local Medicaid office. To do this, you will need to call your local Department of Social Services or Department of Human Services. To locate your local Department of Social Services or Department of Health Services, do an Internet search using your county's name plus the words, "Department of Social Services" or "Department of Health Services." Ask them which office you need to go to in order to apply for Medicaid. Ask for the phone number for the office.
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Make an appointment with your local Medicaid office. When you go to your appointment, be sure to bring proof that you are a U.S. citizen or proof of your alien status (such as a birth certificate or a green card), driver's license or state identification card, recent pay stub (if you are employed), proof of your residence (such as a rent receipt or lease), proof of income from sources such as Veteran's Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and retirement, insurance benefits or Medicare benefits cards (if you have one), and bank account records.
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Work with a Medicaid representative at the office during your appointment to fill out the Medicaid application. You will be asked questions about your income, age, expenses, children, spouse, and employment. You should know the same day whether you are going to be able to receive Medicaid assistance.
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will send you a letter confirming your approval or denial of benefits within one month of your application. Shortly thereafter, you will receive your Medicaid card if you were approved for benefits.
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If you need to apply for Medicaid assistance and cannot leave your house, ask the Medicaid office how you can apply for assistance from your home. Someone will most likely set up a time with you to complete the Medicaid application over the phone.
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Tips & Warnings
Be honest when filling out the Medicaid application.
