JOB REQUIREMENTS: Financial Eligibility Specialist Milwaukee, WI, USAReq #1461 Wednesday, December 27, 2023 Closing Date: January 3rd, 2024or upon receipt of 50 applicant submissions Financial EligibilitySpecialist Department of Health and Human Services Hourly Range:\$18.67 - \$21.04 The mission of the Aging and Disability ResourceCenter (ADRC) of Milwaukee County is to enhance the quality of life forall individuals with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilitiesand their support networks living in Milwaukee County by addressingtheir needs and providing Individualized opportunities for persons toparticipate in the community with dignity and respect, whileacknowledging their cultural differences and values. Job Summary: TheFinancial Eligibility Specialistis responsible for helping ADRCcustomers complete Medicaid/T-19 applications when financial eligibilityis needed for Long-Term Care enrollments. This position also processesenrollments and disenrollment\'s after they are finalized by OptionsCounselors, including transferring functional screens, and enteringenrollment data into Forward Health. This position exists to meetcontractual requirements with the State of Wisconsin and to provide thenecessary level of assistance to each individual customer to supporthealth equity in our service delivery. Job Responsibilities: Work withcustomers and their legal decision-makers to complete Medicaid/T-19applications. Providing the level of assistance necessary forperson-centered services when collecting verifications. This can includehelping customer contact their bank or life insurance policy holder torequest documents and pick up verifications from customers\' homes.Accurately responds to questions from customers about their financialeligibility for full-benefit Medicaid programs, including questionsabout the application process, cost share, patient liability, how theirincome/assets affect eligibility, and the specific verifications neededfor an application. Requires a comprehensive knowledge of various typesof Medicaid, including Community Waivers, Institutional, and MAPP(Medicaid Purchase Plan). Monitor cases in CARES (WI DHS IncomeMaintenance system) to facilitate prompt follow-up with customers whenMedicaid eligibility is pending additional verifications. Contactcustomers to explain what is needed and work with them to procure theverifications by the due date... For full info follow application link.Milwaukee County is an Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed todiversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability genetic information or protected veteran status. Wemaintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substanceabuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject tojob requirements. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/871F78856EFC4EE2