How do I find out if my Medicaid is active in NY?

In New York City, call the Information Hotline at 311 or (718) 557-1399. For more information about Medicaid, visit the Medicaid website: www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/.

How do I find out if my Medicaid is active?

Contact your local or state Medicaid office in order to verify the status of your Medicaid coverage. If you have your Medicaid card, this number is typically listed on the back of the card. If you do not have your card, you may use the number used in Step 2 to verify your Medicaid status.

Can I get Medicaid if I own a house?

It is possible to qualify for Medicaid if you own a home, but a lien can be placed on the home if it is in your direct personal possession at the time of your passing. To prevent this, you could give the home to loved ones, but you have to act well in advance so you don’t violate the five-year look back rule.

How can I reduce my income for Medicaid?

What Are the Rules, Exemptions and Limits of a Medicaid Spend Down?

  1. Medical bills, past and current.
  2. Transportation services to get medical care.
  3. Home improvements to help with medical care, like a chair-lift.
  4. Medical expenses, such as eyeglasses or a hearing aid.

What is a Medicaid Advantage Plus ( map ) plan?

A Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) plan is a type of integrated Dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) combined with a type of Medicaid managed long-term care (MLTC) plan offered through the same insurance company. MAP plans are offered in certain New York State counties and provide managed care if you are eligible for (and enrolled in) Medicare

When did MLTC become eligible for Medicaid?

See Medicaid Alert dated July 12, 2012. THis gives them “Provisional Medicaid” eligibility so that an MLTC plan sees they have Medicaid and will enroll them. Second, until now, the MLTC plan had to then request that HRA/DSS “convert” their eligibility to CODE 30, which is full Medicaid rather than provisional Medicaid.

Do you have to have Medicare number to enroll in map?

MAP enrollment To enroll in a MAP plan, you have to enroll separately into the Medicare and Medicaid portions of the MAP product. It is a good idea to call the insurer directly to make sure you have the correct name and number for both portions of the MAP plan before enrolling.

Where do I Send my Medicaid claim to?

375 Pearl St., 22nd Floor. New York, NY 10038. 718-557-1344/Fax: 917-639-0724. Email: [email protected] or, if you are a non-US resident with a Medicaid claim, [email protected].