ELIGIBILITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Assist PACE participants with the completion, processing, and submission of new and renewal Medicaid applications. Ensure applications meet established quality standards, provide education to participants regarding renewal requirements, and collaborate with multiple departments to support a seamless renewal process.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in completing new and renewal Medicaid applications, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.
• Submit new and renewal Medicaid applications on behalf of participants within established timelines.
• Track application status and follow up with participants and departments to resolve outstanding issues.
• Conduct detailed reviews of Medicaid applications to confirm readiness and compliance with program standards.
• Identify and correct errors, omissions, or inconsistencies prior to submission.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations governing eligibility and enrollment.
• Document quality assurance findings and recommend process improvements.
• Provide education to participants regarding Medicaid timelines, required documentation, and program expectations.
• Collaborate in the development and distribution of educational materials to support participant understanding of the Medicaid renewal process.
• Conduct outreach to participants to ensure timely submission of new and renewal Medicaid applications to reduce lapses in coverage.
• Partner with Eligibility, Enrollment, IDT, Compliance, Business Development, Shared Services, and Site Directors to coordinate renewal activities.
• Serve as a liaison between participants and internal teams to ensure effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings to align Medicaid renewal processes with organizational goals.
• Maintain accurate records of participant interactions, Medicaid application status, and renewal outcomes.
• Generate reports on Medicaid renewal activity, accuracy rates, and participant satisfaction.
• Provide data insights to leadership to support decision-making and resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline the Medicaid renewal process and improve participant experience.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and best practices related to eligibility and Medicaid renewals.
• Support training initiatives for staff and departments involved in the Medicaid renewal process.
• Collaborate with Business Development to ensure participant renewals align with growth and retention strategies.
• Provide feedback on participant needs and trends to inform outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Shared Services to ensure consistency in renewal processes across sites.
• Partner with Site Directors to address site-specific challenges and ensure participant renewals are managed effectively.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent business experience of 2 years as a minimum.
• Minimum of two (2+) years in the healthcare industry.
• Minimum of one (1+) year of experience working with older adults.
• In-depth knowledge of government programs: Medicare, Medicaid, PACE.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Skills

• Customer Service Orientation: Demonstrates empathy, patience, and professionalism in participant interactions.
• Analytical Skills: Reviews applications for accuracy and compliance with program standards.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve renewal goals.
• Organizational Skills: Manages participant caseloads and Medicaid renewal schedules efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to evolving program requirements and organizational priorities.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies issues and develops solutions to improve the renewal process.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – Duration of up to 6 hours a day.
• Sitting/Stationary Positions – Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods.
• Lifting/Push/Pull – Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and other items used in the scope of the job using OSHA guidelines, etc.
• Bending/Squatting – Must be able to safely bend or squat to perform the essential functions under the scope of the job.
• Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing – Must be able to safely maneuver stairs, climb up/down, and walk to access work areas.
• Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools to complete essential job functions (e.g., typing, use of supplies, equipment, etc.).
• Sight/Visual Requirements – Must be able to visually read documentation, papers, orders, signs, etc., and type/write documentation with accuracy.
• Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (Language) Requirements – Must be able to listen attentively and document information from participants, community members, co-workers, clients, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy.
• Cognitive Ability – Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.

Pay

$55,000.00 - $63,000.00

Schedule

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 40 hours per week