Individuals who are hospitalized and are awaiting placement in a nursing home may be eligible for Medicaid. These individuals must be institutionalized for at least 30 consecutive days, must have been under acute care for at least three days while in the hospital, but currently do not require acute care. To apply, contact the Medicaid District Office serving the county of the hospital location. Eligibility requirements are similar to those of nursing home coverage. The state facilities have Medicaid applications, or you may contact the Medicaid District Office serving the county of the facility location to apply.
Limited allocations are available.
To apply, contact your local Department of Rehabilitation Services Office. These individuals must meet the income, resource, disability, and medical criteria for an institutional care facility for the mentally retarded. These individuals would receive Medicaid coverage in the community and not be placed in an institution. Limited allocations are available. To apply, contact your local Department of Mental Health.