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What
is Medicaid (Title 19)?
Title 19
of the Social Security Act is a
Federal/State entitlement program that pays for medical assistance for
certain individuals and families with low incomes and resources. This
program, known as Medicaid, became law in 1965 as a cooperative venture
jointly funded by the Federal and State governments to assist States in
furnishing medical assistance to eligible needy persons.
How
do I qualify for Medicaid (Title 19)?
There
are low income and resource requirements for both single and married
couples.
Is
there a minimum or maximum age to qualify for Medicaid (Title 19)?
No.
How
do I attain Medicaid (Title 19)?
You
must apply to the Department of Health and Family Services of the State
of Wisconsin.
If you are a perspective or
current St. Camillus resident, we can assist you through this entire
process free of charge. Please contact Pat Lewis at (414) 259-8366.
Do
I need an attorney to apply for Medicaid (Title 19)?
An attorney is not
necessary to apply for Medicaid (Title 19).
St. Camillus offers this service free of charge to perspective or
current residents.
Please contact Pat Lewis at (414) 259-8366.
How
much money should I have before I call to apply for Medicaid (Title
19)?
For
a single person you should contact Pat Lewis at (414) 259-8366 when
your liquid assets fall below $30,000.
For a married couple, you should contact Pat Lewis when your
assets fall below $125,000. However, every situation is unique, so please call if you
have any questions regarding this.
Pat will assist
perspective and current St. Camillus residents only.
Who
should I call if I have any questions or if I believe I qualify for
Medicaid (Title 19)?
If you are a perspective or
current St. Camillus resident,
you
should contact Pat Lewis at (414)
259-8366.
What
information will I need in order to apply for Medicaid (Title 19)?
The
following information is required to complete the application process.
If the applicant is married this information is needed for both
husband and wife.
·
Birth Certificate or
Baptismal Certificate
·
Marriage certificate
(if applicable)
·
If an alien, alien
card or citizenship
·
Social Security and
Medicare Card
·
Health Insurance card
and verification of health insurance premium
·
Liquid asset
verification (savings, checking, cash on hand, stocks, bonds,
certificate of deposits, annuities, IRAs etc.)
·
Burial Trust
·
Power of Attorney or
guardianship papers
·
Car title
·
Most recent tax bill
on home
·
Life insurance
verification (face and cash value)
·
Copies of all bank
statements when resident entered St. Camillus Health
Center and of the last 6 months
What
programs or services at St. Camillus accept Medicaid (Title 19)?
We
are licensed to accept Medicaid (Title 19) at St. Camillus Health Center
(skilled nursing facility) and at Camillus CARES (home health agency).
What
costs are covered by Medicaid (Title 19)?
For
St. Camillus Health Center (skilled nursing facility) residents it
covers:
·
Room and board in a
semi-private room
·
Medical supplies
·
Medications
prescribed by a physician
·
Therapy services
prescribed by a physician
·
Personal care items
(i.e. shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)
What
costs are NOT covered by Medicaid (Title 19)?
For
St. Camillus Health Center (skilled nursing facility) residents it does
not cover:
·
Beauty and barber
services
·
Satellite or cable
television
·
Telephone charges
·
Private rooms
·
Smoking materials
·
Over-the-counter
medications
·
Fees for recreational
activities
·
Clothing
·
Newspapers/subscriptions
·
All other items not
associated with the resident care
If
I have Medicare (Title 18) do I have or do I qualify for Medicaid
(Title 19)?
Not
necessarily. The
qualifications for Medicaid (Title 19) are very different than those for
Medicare (Title 18).
What
is the difference between Medicare (Title 18) and Medicaid (Title
19)?
· Medicare is the
health insurance program administered by the federal
Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS) for people 65 years of
age or older, people of
any age with permanent kidney failure, and some
disabled individuals
under age 65.
· Medicaid (Title 19)
of the Social Security Act is a Federal/State entitlement
program that pays for
medical assistance for certain individuals and families with
low incomes and
resources. This program became law in 1965 as a cooperative
venture jointly funded
by the Federal and State governments to assist States in
furnishing medical
assistance to eligible needy persons.
If you are a perspective or
current St. Camillus resident and
you have other
questions not listed above, please:
Call Pat Lewis weekdays at (414)
259-8366, or complete
the information below to submit your question to Pat.
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