Community Healthcore · 1 month ago
Benefits Specialist - TCOOMMII | Texarkana
Texarkana, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCommunity Healthcore is dedicated to providing support for individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Benefits Specialist to assist individuals in navigating public assistance programs and ensuring accurate application processes for benefits eligibility.
CommunitiesHealth CareMedicalMental Health
Responsibilities
Reviews financial Assessment Screenings and Direct Referrals for all TCOOMMI individuals served to identify potential eligibility for SSI/Medicaid, SSDI, Medicare, CHIP, QMB, SLMB, Indigent Medication Benefits, and any other federal or state assistance programs for which they may be potentially eligible
Initiates and schedules a follow-up contact with all persons potentially eligible for any of the listed assistance programs to inform and assist each individual to complete the required application process
Obtains copies of all information and medical records required to submit accurate and valid applications to the appropriate agencies
Acts as appointed representative for all applications filed to receive copies of all follow-up correspondence including requests for additional records, status and disposition of the application filed
Performs all follow-up activities as indicated by correspondence received, including; ensuring that individuals attend all appointments ordered by the presiding agency, completion of appeals, representing individuals at Administrative Law Judge Hearings, coordination of legal services requested, and all other case coordination activities indicated until benefits are awarded or irrevocable denied
Responsible for providing technical support and education to program staff regarding concise screening documentation requirements
Maintains and tracks accurate documentation on screenings, applications, appeals, and awards to meet state contract reporting requirements
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience in public assistance programs necessary to pass state agency requisite certification to provide benefits assistance to persons with a mental illness or with an intellectual or developmental disability
High School diploma or GED Equivalent
Current valid driver's license in state of residence
Complete knowledge of all public and private assistance programs potentially available to persons with a Mental Illness or Intellectual or Developmental Disability
Demonstrates expertise in the application processes for completion of an accurate and valid initial application through final award or irrevocable denial
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals as necessary to extract accurate and concise personal and financial information
Ability to communicate with a wide range of external agency personnel as necessary to act as advocate and information liaison for each consumer served
Excellent organizational skills as necessary to successfully manage a caseload that may exceed 100 individuals
Ability to identify and access all potential resources as necessary to remain current on requisite federal and state rules and guidelines regarding available assistance programs
Company
Community Healthcore
Community Healthcore provides mental health and intellectual disability services to communities to achieve dignity, freedom, and dreams.
Founded in 1970
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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