2107. Medicaid
2107.1 Can SSA make eligibility decisions for the States?
Under Section 1634 of the Social Security Act, States can contract to have us make Medicaid eligibility decisions for SSI recipients. In these States, the SSI application serves as an application for Medicaid.
2107.2 What roles do the States play in administering Medicaid?
The States are responsible for sending Medicaid notices and issuing Medicaid cards or coupons. For SSI recipients in States contracting with us per 2107.1 above, Medicaid eligibility notices will be based on information given to them by the State data exchange (SDX) system.
2107.3 What if SSA does not make Medicaid decisions in a certain State?
If we do not make Medicaid eligibility decisions in a certain State, local Social Security offices advise applicants who have questions about Medicaid to visit their local Medicaid office.
Last Revised: Aug. 4, 2006
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my medicaid number
i like to know what is the # OF MY MEDICAID
My mother-in-law (87 years
My mother-in-law (87 years old) last year had her hip replaced. Two months ago she slipped down the steps and had to wear a immobilizer for two weeks. For the next three weeks she had a visiting nurse come in three times a week and that serviced stopped last week. My question is she still needs assistance in washing, making her bed, washing her clothes etc. Is she eligible for home care service? Thank you, Bob L
Home care service
Home care service isn't something directly applicable to Social Security. For Medicaid, there are generally income and asset limitations for assistance. I am not sure what, if any, assistance Medicare might provide.