Ryan White
Social Security Benefits
ADAP
Medi-Cal/ CMS
Group Health Insurance and
Additional Resources
100
If you are disabled (physically or mentally), you must apply for _______ within 60 days or you will lose your Ryan White eligibility.
What is Medi-Cal?
100
How long does it generally take to get a decision about SSDI/SSI eligibility? 2 weeks 1 month 3-5 months
What is 3-5 months
100
How long before your birthday can you recertify your ADAP?
What is 1 month (30 days)?
100
Medi-Cal is a public health insurance program which provides needed health care services for low income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care, and pregnant women. How do I apply?
1. Download Medi-Cal Application from www.sdcounty.ca.gov website and mail to the local county welfare office. 2. Apply in person at the local county welfare office.
100
Group Health Insurance can be obtained through__________.
What is Employer
200
You can make up to this amount and still qualify for Ryan White coverage.
What is $40,000.
200
If denied for social security benefits, what are your options?
What is File an appeal, or Obtain legal Representation or Advocacy
200
When do you not have all the requied documents to complete the ADAP process, you are given this.
What is a grace period (30-120 days)?
200
CMS is a program of last resort for eligible adults ages 21-64, which covers only necessary medical services. What does CMS stand for?
What is County Medical Services
200
If I become eligible for health insurance through my employer, what should I consider before choosing a plan?
What is 1. Where I can go for primary/ specialty medical care 2. How much is covered 3. Co-pay for clinic visits and for prescriptions medication 4. Deductible
300
Everyone who has Ryan White coverage must re-enroll in Ryan White during this month.
What is February?
300
How can you apply for SSDI benefits
What is online at www.socialsecurity.gov or by calling a Social Security Representative at (800) 772-1213
300
This is the highest dollar amount a person can make and still qualify for ADAP.
What is $50,000.
300
How do I apply for CMS
Call 1-(800) 587-8118 to schedule an eligibility appointment with a County CMS worker at a designated Public Health Center or community clinic at a location convenient for you.
300
This agency produces at guidebook and has walk-in availability specific to the HIV community for most resources.
What is Being Alive San Diego?
400
Name 2 services other than primary care coverage that Ryan White will cover.
What are dental, mental health counseling, and drug/alcohol counseling?
400
To qualify for SSDI benefits, you must have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security's definition of_________.
What is Disability. Disability under Social Security is based on your inability to work. You are considered disabled if: You cannot do work that you did before; It is determined that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition: and Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.
400
Name 3 of the 6 things you must provide to complete the ADAP application process.
What are: 1) proof of diagnosis, 2) proof of income, 3) T-Cell & viral load within the last 6 months, 4) proof of residency, 5) proof of Medi-Cal application, 6) photo ID.
400
Where can I find a listing of CMS providers?
What is the CMS Patient Handbook
400
This county-wide phone number connects people with community, health & disaster services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for free.
What is 2-1-1?
500
If referred to Medi-Cal as part of the Ryan White process, you can apply at these 2 locations.
What are 1) your local Medi-Cal office or 2) County HIV/STD Branch?
500
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) makes payments to people with low income and that are ______________.
What is Age 65 or older; Blind; or Disabled
500
As a last resort, this can be used as proof to meet certain ADAP documentaion requirements.
What is a supoprt affidavit.
500
County Medical Services covers immediate medical need, medications on the CMS approved list, and _________.
What is emergency dental care
500
These people will always be available to answer any questions you may have in the future relating to your health.
Who are your case manager & Lisa Stangl.
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