Acronyms
Medicaid 101
Applications
LaMEDS
Lagniappe
100

What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

100

How much time is allowed to process a MAGI application? 

45 days

100

What are the three types of applications?

1-A (General), 1-L (LTC), 1-MB (MSP)

100

Name the five ways to search in LaMEDS.

Application Search, Case Search, Person Search, Task Search, Eligibility Search
100

How do deleted case notes appear in a case notes search?

With a strikethrough

200

What does FPIG stand for?

Federal Poverty Income Guidelines

200

Name all the ways to apply for Medicaid?

Online, Phone, In person, Mail

200

What three things are needed for an application to be valid?

Name, Address and Signature

200

Which icon helps users locate Person IDs, Case IDs, etc.?

Magnifying Glass

200

What are the three questions to ask yourself when writing a case note?

Why am I here, What did I see, What was the result

300

What does MAGI stand for?

Modified Adjusted Gross Income

300

An individual who uses good judgment or common sense in handling practical matters is called?

A Prudent Person

300

Who can apply?

Everyone, can not deny an application

300

What type of search allows users to get information about the case, case status, contact information, and currently associated programs?

Case Search

300

What is the difference between Central Print and Local Print?

Central Print- prints automatically overnight and is mailed to the applicant or enrollee. 

 Local Print- prints from the local printer and must be uploaded to EDMS and mailed locally.

400

What does LaMEDS stand for?

Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Determination System 

400

If an applicant/beneficiary doesn’t speak English fluently, we have access to translators who can help us communicate. The company that provides this service is?

Language Line Solutions

400

Who can sign an application?

The applicant, Adults for their children/dependents, and ARs

400

Key information used to associate documents (Name, SSN, DOB, etc.) is known as...?

Meta Data

400

How do we authenticate a call?

Ask for the caller’s name and SSN. The name, date of birth, and the case id can also be used as another method of verification.

500

What does CPCS stand for?

Cross Program Case Search

500

What three sub portals do the SSP contain?

Public, Partner, Provider

500

What information can you provide to an AR with partial access?

Check the status of an application and sign on applicant's behalf

500

What are the 3 ways a user can search for a document?

Right Navigation Pane - Search Documents button Search Documents in EDMS screen Case Notes - Search screen

500

What are the three types of screens in the SSP?

Question screen, Details screen and Summary screen.