Medicaid Eligibility Advocate
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Medicaid Eligibility Advocate is responsible for conducting eligibility screenings, assessments of patient financial requirements, and counseling patients on insurance benefits and co-payments. The role involves serving as a liaison between the patient, hospital, and governmental agencies, and actively participating in all areas of case management.
- Screen and evaluate patients for existing insurance coverage, federal and state assistance programs, or hospital charity applications.
- Re-verifies benefits and obtains authorization and/or referral after treatment plan has been discussed, prior to initiation of treatment.
- Ensures appropriate signatures are obtained on all necessary forms.
- Obtain legally relevant medical evidence, physician statements, and all other documentation required for eligibility determination.
- Complete and file applications.
- Initiate and maintain proper follow-up with the patient and government agency caseworkers to ensure timely processing and completion of all mandated applications and accompanying documentation.
- Ensure all insurance, demographic, and eligibility information is obtained and entered into the system accurately.
- Document progress notes to the patient’s file and the hospital computer system.
- Participate in ongoing, comprehensive training programs as required.
- Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the office.
- Covers and assists with other office functions as requested.
- Will be required to make field visits as necessary and will need reliable personal transportation readily available.
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Associate’s degree preferred. Minimum one-year related experience preferred, preferably in healthcare. Relevant education may substitute experience requirement.
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