Who is eligible for Medicaid in WV?

Who is eligible for Medicaid in WV?

Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or. Blind, or. Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or. Be 65 years of age or older.

What is the asset limit for Medicaid in WV?

Income & Asset Limits for Eligibility

2022 West Virginia Medicaid Long Term Care Eligibility for Seniors
Type of Medicaid Single Married (both spouses applying)
Income Limit Asset Limit
Institutional / Nursing Home Medicaid $2,523 / month* $3,000
Medicaid Waivers / Home and Community Based Services $2,523 / month $3,000

What does West Virginia Medicaid pay for?

West Virginia Medicaid covers family planning and counseling, pregnancy tests, STI tests, sterilization, and gynecologist services such as pap smears, birth control visits, and lab tests. Maternity care including prenatal, delivery and postpartum care (including newborn doctor services) are all included as well.

How do I become a paid caregiver for a family member in WV?

Eligibility Guidelines

  1. Be a West Virginia resident of at least 60 years of age.
  2. Require significant assistance with at least 2 of their activities of daily living, as determined by a medical evaluation.
  3. Strictly speaking, there are no financial limits for participation in the Lighthouse Program.

Can I get paid to take care of my mother in WV?

The Lighthouse Program provides four areas of support to the elderly (ages 60+) in their homes: personal care services, mobility assistance, nutrition and housekeeping / chore services. Under this program (in most WV counties), certain family members are eligible to be paid caregivers for their loved ones.

What is the West Virginia Medicaid state plan?

The West Virginia Medicaid State Plan is a comprehensive written document that describes he nature and scope of the Medicaid program. It outlines current Medicaid eligibility standards, policies, and reimbursement methodologies to ensure the state program receives matching federal funds under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Does WV have Medicaid or WV chip?

Although WV CHIP is not a Medicaid coverage group, DHHR takes applications and determines eligibility for children who may qualify. The child must be under age 19 and family income must be at or below 211% of the current FPL. Those with family income at or below 300% may qualify for WV CHIP with a premium payment.

What is the new service location suffix for West Virginia Medicaid?

West Virginia Medicaid will require the service location suffix to be included in field 32b on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 1500 claim form effective for service dates on and after October 1, 2016. A three digit service location identifier was assigned to providers as part of the enrollment/revalidation process.

What is the deadline for West Virginia Medicaid application submission?

West Virginia Medicaid has established an application submission deadline of August 31, 2016, to enhance the chance that providers will meet the federal revalidation deadline of September 24, 2016.