My mother is on Medicare/Medicaid,, need higher level care placement.

Q) My mother is on Medicare/Medicaid but will need higher level of care placement. Financially, she meets criteria Medicaid service to help pay for placement. What do I need to bring with me when I come in to apply on behalf of my mother?

A) When you apply for Medicaid to help pay for your mother’s placement in a higher level of care, you will need to bring the following documents:

• Your mother’s Medicaid card
• Your mother’s Social Security card
• Your mother’s birth certificate
• Your mother’s driver’s license or state ID card
• Proof of your mother’s income and assets
• Proof of your mother’s medical needs
• A letter from your mother’s doctor stating that she needs a higher level of care

You may also need to bring other documents, depending on your state’s specific requirements. You can find more information about the documents you need to bring by contacting your state’s Medicaid office.

Here are some additional tips for applying for Medicaid to help pay for your mother’s placement in a higher level of care:

• Start the process as soon as possible. The application process can take several weeks, so it is best to start the process as soon as possible.
• Be prepared to provide documentation. The Medicaid office will need to see documentation of your mother’s income, assets, and medical needs in order to determine her eligibility for benefits.
• Be patient. The application process can be time-consuming, so be patient and be prepared to provide the necessary information.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.