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Finding Funding: Financial Resources That Really Help
Pennsylvania Medicaid Program is your Financial Safety Net Being concerned about your child’s health is stressful, and worrying about how to pay for all of the in-home nursing care can be overwhelming. Some commercial insurance plans, such as the coverage you receive from your employer, may pay for pediatric shift nursing care, but it may be limited. Fortunately, Pennsylvanians have a safety net: The state’s Medicaid program, known as Medical Assistance, pays for pediatric shift nursing care, regardless of the parents’ income or assets. You should apply for Medicaid as soon as possible to ensure there is no coverage gap if your own insurance does not cover this care or has a benefit limit. Most hospital social workers can help you with the application for Medical Assistance. You can also apply at your local County Assistance office or online at www.compass.state.pa.us. How to Choose an Agency: HealthChoices Medicaid shift nursing services are coordinated by health plans or managed care organizations (MCOs), under the state’s HealthChoices program. Once your child is enrolled, you must select an MCO that serves your area. Each MCO has a network of agencies to choose from and will help you arrange nursing services at home. Your MCO representative will be the primary contact for all of your child’s health care needs, including doctor’s appointments, medical equipment and specialty care. Hitting a Roadblock? Get help from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project, a nonprofit that offers free legal advice and help to families who need pediatric shift Other Financial Resources:
When applying for Medicaid coverage AND when receiving Medicaid-funded services, keep an eye out for mailings from the Department of Human Services that require your action to continue your child’s coverage. These mailings might have this logo on them. |