Medicaid Information

How to Apply for Medicaid Benefits

Meadowood is not a Medicaid-approved nursing facility. Medicaid can help pay for care at a Medicaid-approved facility if:

1. Medical need exists
2. Approved or completed Medicaid application is made
3. Family participation payment is paid

The resident/sponsor is responsible for making inquiries and/or application for Medicaid. The Medicaid office in the resident's home county will explain eligibility requirements. When applying for Medicaid the Welfare Department Representative will need at least the following information from you:

1. Bank statements from at least the three previous months
2. Medical bills
3. Funeral trust, if any
4. Birth Certificate
5. Social Security card
6. Medicare card
7. Home: Title of Ownership
8. Car: Title or registration
9. Life Insurance, if any (cash value, not face value, is a resource)
10. Other insurance, if any
11. Any current salary information and/or amount of Social Security checks, VA, or company pension
12. Stocks
13. Bonds and U.S. Savings Bonds
14. Credit Union shares

Further information can be obtained from the local Department of Public Welfare (Monroe County: 812/336-6351).

Application is usually made at least 30 days prior to actual need but you may call for information before that time. You have the right to an assessment that:

1. Determines a couple's non-exempt resources
2. Attributes resources to the non-institutionalized spouse which cannot be considered available to pay for the institutionalized spouse's medical care.

How to Receive Funds for Previous Payments Covered By Medicaid Benefits

Since Meadowood is not a Medicaid-approved nursing facility, no charges can be made retroactively. No refunds can be issued for charges. Resident would need to transfer to a Medicaid-approved nursing facility for Medicaid to begin paying for charges.