Medicaid
Application Process
MSP
Client Scenarios
Referrals and Resources
100

What does MAGI stand for?

Modified Adjusted Gross Income

100

What benefit do we select in Compass to initiate an MA or MSP application?

Health Care Coverage

100

What does the MSP benefit cover?

*for an extra 100 points, how much will clients pay without this benefit?

Medicare Part B premium

*$185

100

A Client calls in to recertify their SNAP benefits but Health Care Coverage is automatically selected. What can you do?

Make sure Food Assistance is also selected and move forward with both applications

100

Where can a client call to update information on an existing case?

the Change Center

200

What two categories fall under Non-MAGI in PA?

ABD (Aged, blind, disabled) and MAWD (Medicaid for workers with disabilities)

200

What 2 pieces of information need to be collected about a clients financial accounts?

1. Type of Resource

2. Estimated Value

200

What tier of MSP has the lowest income limit?

QMB

200

A Client calls in on the CAP line after being referred by their CAO to apply for Medicaid. What do you do?

Apply them on Compass and report to trends

200
Name 2 ways a client can apply on their own for MA/MSP

1. Online through Compass

2. Over the phone with the DHS Consumer Service Center for Healthcare Coverage

300

Which type of Medicaid defines households by tax filing status?

MAGI

300

Where can we find the clients school district, and city, township or borough? (Share screen and navigate to the site)

Municipal Statistics

300

What tier of MSP does a client need to reapply for yearly?

QI

300

After screening a client on the PACE line, they show as likely eligible for QMB Tier MSP. What is this client considered?

Dual Eligible

300

Where can a client call to apply for a Medicaid Waiver?

Maximus or PA Enrollment Services

400

What is the resource limit for a married couple under ABD?

$3,000

400

**Daily Double**
Where can the Rights and Responsibilities be found? (share screen and navigate to it)

Documents > Training and Reference Materials > Rights and Responsibilities folder

400

What are the resource limits for MSP?

1. $9,660 for single individuals

2. $14,470 for a married couple

400

A Client calls on the PACE line and shows a likely eligible for MSP. They have existing healthcare coverage that they're worried will be effected by MA. What do you tell them?

You can have medical assistance in combination with another insurance. In some cases, Medicaid will act as a secondary.
400

Where can a client call if they want to file a complaint regarding their Medicaid coverage?

Medicare Center Hotline

500

Under MAWD, a client may still pay a health insurance premium. What is the maximum percentage they may pay of their countable work income?

5%

500

What are the three optional questions that must be asked on a Medical Assistance application?

1. Phone Number

2. Social Security Number

3. Has a representative, power of attorney, or additional contact person?

500

Work income is counted differently for MSP. What is the Standard Work Expense Deduction?

$65 of working income is not counted and only 50% of the remaining work income is countable

500
After screening a client on the PACE line, they show as likely eligible for PACE, LIS, and MSP. How should they be applied for MSP?

Opt the client in through the LIS application AND complete a Health Insurance Coverage application on Compass.

500

A client wants to dispute a bill that came while they were eligible for Medical Assistance. Where would you direct them?

Their Healthcare provider

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