Please see the attachment for a letter template drafted to a client’s physician regarding the DHS Home Help Services application. This letter was sent to a client’s physician, as they must complete a portion of the application, called the “Medical Needs Form.”
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Medicaid Spend Down
Answer:
My understanding of the process is that all receipts (paid & unpaid) should be turned in to DHS monthly. DHS will decide when their deductible/spend down is met. Also, it is up to the medical facility to bill the members insurance and once that is done, hopefully Medicaid will pay that bill. Lindsey, always feel free to contact the DHS Specialist if you have’nt done that. I hope this helps!
Take care,
Adrienne E. Smith
Question:
I remember in one of our meetings it was mentioned that as soon as a person has a medical expense(even unpaid) that meets their deductible they should provide the information to DHS. Does this mean that DHS will cover the medical expense or does the person still need to pay it? Ex. Member is billed for a surgery which meets the deductible and contacts DHS. Now does the member have to pay that bill or will DHS cover it?
Thanks,
Lindsay Kohler
NSO Transportation Assistance
NSO is offering transportation assistance for people who have recently lost their DHS benefits and are employed or seeking employment. See flyer for additional information.
DHS application legal assistance
The legal organization that assists with DHS application issues is the Center for Civil Justice. I just found out they only open cases for food benefits in Wayne County and work with Medicaid cases only in Genessee County. However, one of their assistants told me that even though they can’t open a case for you, they can answer any questions you have and advises you to call.