A deductible is the amount of medical expenses that must be incurred before Medicaid can be authorized, for someone living in a private living arrangement. This is the amount that a person owes for their cost of care to stay in the facility. This is a limited Medicaid program that pays for Medicare premiums, hospital bills, and doctor's office visits. This program does not pay for prescriptions. This programs pays for Medicare premiums only.
Eligible persons receive a supplemental check to help pay for their stay.
In addition, they receive full Medicaid benefits. Applications are available at Social Services, at the Health Department, and at the Public Library. The two-page application may be mailed back to the DSS office or returned in person to the office. The application must first be evaluated for Medicaid eligibility. In order to process the application more quickly, verification of the previous month's income and social security numbers of all applicants and caretakers should be attached to the application.