The applicant may challenge this presumption. A traumatic onset of disability or blindness, diagnosis of a previously undetected disabling condition, the unexpected loss of other resources or income, or a court-ordered transfer are some of the factors an applicant might raise to challenge this presumption. There is a slightly higher level of benefits for categorically needy recipients including coverage for a hearing aid, eyeglasses, hospital emergency room care, and some others, than for medically needy recipients. State law provides for the Department of Human Services to track the dollar amount of Medical Assistance benefits paid on behalf of recipients when they are 55 years or older. The state may place a lien upon the estate of the Medical Assistance recipient.
Information is updated as the program changes.
It does not address all aspects of Medical Assistance eligibility and coverage. The long term care units of the Department of Human Services determine Medical Assistance eligibility and remain the primary source of information about Medical Assistance coverage for nursing home care. As always, your comments concerning this page are welcomed and appreciated.