In order to receive this special Medicaid, someone will have to first apply for the child with the Community Center Board.  The child has to be on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) already or will have to complete the disability application. The general application also has to be completed. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) The child cannot have more than $2022 in income per month.  Examples of income are money from child support or Social Security.  If the child has more than $2022 in income per month, then the parents can open an income trust for the child’s income over $2022.  The child cannot have more than $2,000 in resources.  Examples of resources are money in bank accounts, bonds or trusts.

There is a wait list for this program.  The State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing maintains the wait list.  The Douglas County Department of Human Services can not move people up on the wait list.  You will get a letter from the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing when your name is close to the top of the wait list. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

A child may be able to get Medicaid if the child is not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because of the parent’s income or resources. The child cannot have more than $2022 in income per month.  Examples of income are money from child support or Social Security.  If the child has more than $2022 in income per month, then the parents can open an income trust for the child’s income over $2022.  The child cannot have more than $2,000 in resources.  Examples of resources are money in bank accounts, bonds or trusts.

There are two separate applications that have to be completed:

1. the disability application, and
2. the general application.
3. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.

Also the child will have to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care required. 

There is a wait list for this program.  The State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing maintains the wait list.  The Douglas County Department of Human Services can not move people up on the wait list.  You will get a letter from the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing when your name is close to the top of the wait list. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

In order to receive this special Medicaid, someone will have to first contact the Community Center Board.  The Community Center Board will help the family apply for this program.  The child has to be on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) already or will have to complete the disability application. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers. The general application also has to be completed. 

A child birth through 5 may be able to get Medicaid if the child has autism.  Services are limited to 3 years unless a one year extension is approved by the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing. 

However, the child cannot have more than $2,022 in income per month.  Examples of income are money from child support or Social Security.   If the child has more than $2,022, then the child may have to create an income trust in order to become and remain eligible.  The child cannot have more than $2,000 in resources.  Examples of resources are money in bank accounts, bonds or trusts.

There is a wait list for this program.  The State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing maintains the wait list.  The Douglas County Department of Human Services can not move people up on the wait list.  You will get a letter from the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing when your name is close to the top of the wait list. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

A child birth through 18 may be able to get Medicaid if the child needs to go into hospice.  If the child is not already on Medicaid, then you will have to turn in the general application.  If the child is not already on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will have to complete the disability application. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.

The child cannot have more than $2,022 in income per month.  Examples of income are money from child support or Social Security.   If the child has more than $2,022, then the child may have to create an income trust in order to become and remain eligible.  The child cannot have more than $2,000 in resources.  Examples of resources are money in bank accounts, bonds or trusts.

Also the child will have to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care required. 

There may be a wait list for this program.  The State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing maintains the wait list.  The Douglas County Department of Human Services can not move people up on the wait list.  You will get a letter from the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing when your name is close to the top of the wait list. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

People 16 through 64 with a brain injury may be able to get Medicaid.  If the child is 16 through 18, then their parents’ income & resources count.  The applicant cannot have more than $2,022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from employment, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2,000 in resources for a single person or $3,000 for a couple (married or common–law married).  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments.  If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources. 

If the person is not already getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), they have to fill out the disability application. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.
Everyone has to fill out the general application.

Also the person will have to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care required. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

People with HIV/AIDS may be able to get Medicaid.  The applicant cannot have more than $2,022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from employment, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2000 in resources for a single person or $3000 for a couple (married or common –law married).  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments. If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources. 

If the person is not already getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), they have to fill out the disability application. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.
Everyone has to fill out the general application.

Also the person will have to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care required. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

Anyone who is already has Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will get Medicaid.  This is not the same as Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).  If the person applied for SSI but it hasn’t been approved, they are not able to get Medicaid yet.

Anyone who has SSI or just received their SSI approval letter can get the Medicaid started by faxing, mailing, or dropping off a copy of the approval letter to the Department of Human Services.  In addition to the approval letter, be sure to give the Department the person’s date of birth and home phone number.  Be sure that you forward the most current address if it is not correct on the approval letter.

Someone 18 or over who has been in a hospital or rehabilitation/nursing facility for 30 or more days in a row may be able to get Medicaid.  The person cannot have more than $2022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from employment, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2,000 in resources for a single person.  (Sharla) Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments. 

If the person is not already getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), they have to fill out the disability application if they are under 65. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.
Everyone has to fill out the general application.

You can get an application three ways:

1. print one off from http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/PDFs/FormCombinedFAapplicationReceipt3-2009.pdf
2. pick-up an application at the Douglas County Human Services office, or
3. have an application mailed to you by calling the Douglas County Human Services office

People may be able to get Medicaid if they are: 1) 18 through 64 and physically disabled, or 2) 65 or over and has trouble with daily activities. 

The person cannot have more than $2022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from work, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  If the applicant has more than $2022 per month in income, they may have to create an income trust in order to get Medicaid.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2000 in resources for a single person.  If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources.  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments. 

If the person is 18 through 64, they have to be getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).  [both underscores links to http://www.socialsecurity.gov]   If the person is not already on SSI or SSDI, they have to complete the disability application.  Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.
Everyone has to fill out the general application. 

You can get an application three ways:

1. print one off from http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/PDFs/FormCombinedFAapplicationReceipt3-2009.pdf
2. pick-up an application at the Douglas County Human Services office, or
3. have an application mailed to you by calling the Douglas County Human Services office

Regardless of the person’s age, everyone has to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

Someone 18 or over who is in a medical or nursing facility may be able to get Medicaid.  The person cannot have more than $2022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from employment, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  If the applicant has more than $2022 per month in income, they may have to create an income trust in order to get Medicaid. The applicant also cannot have more than $2,000 in resources for a single person. If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources.  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments. 

If the person is not already getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), they have to fill out the disability application if they are under 65. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.

Everyone has to fill out the general application. 

You can get an application three ways:

1. print one off from http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/PDFs/FormCombinedFAapplicationReceipt3-2009.pdf
2. pick-up an application at the Douglas County Human Services office, or
3. have an application mailed to you by calling the Douglas County Human Services office

Also the person will have to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care (this could be someone at the nursing home that you have already met with).

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

People may be able to get Medicaid if they are: 1) 18 through 64 and physically disabled, or 2) 65 or over and has trouble with daily activities. 

The person cannot have more than $2022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from work, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  If the applicant has more than $2022 per month in income, they may have to create an income trust in order to get Medicaid.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2000 in resources for a single person.  If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources.  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments. 

If the person is 18 through 64, they have to be getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).  If the person is not already on SSI or SSDI, they have to complete the disability application.  Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.

Everyone has to fill out the general application. 

You can get an application three ways:

1. print one off from http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/PDFs/FormCombinedFAapplicationReceipt3-2009.pdf
2. pick-up an application at the Douglas County Human Services office, or
3. have an application mailed to you by calling the Douglas County Human Services office

Regardless of the person’s age, everyone has to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

A disabled person 18 or over may be able to get Medicaid if they lost their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because they began to receive Social Security benefits from a parent.  Social Security has to determine before that person is 22 that they are disabled and will continue to be eligible for SSI if the Social Security benefit from their parents are disregarded.  If you are already getting SSI, you do not have to fill out an application.   

A disabled widow/widower 50 through 64 may be able to get Medicaid if they lost Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or SSI Supplement because they started getting Social Security benefits from their husband/wife.  The person can get Medicaid until they are able to get Medicare.  The person cannot have more than $674 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from work, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2000 in resources for a single person or $3000 for a couple (married or common–law married).  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments.  If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources.

A person who lost Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Old Age Pension (OAP) because of a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or a COLA their husband/wife got may be able to get Medicaid.  The person cannot have more than $674 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from work, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2000 in resources for a  single person or $3000 for a couple (married or common–law married).  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments.  If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources.

If you are already getting SSI, you do not have to fill out an application.   

People 16 through 64 with a brain injury may be able to get Medicaid.  If the child is 16 through 18, then their parents’ income & resources count.  The applicant cannot have more than $2022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from employment, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2,000 in resources for a single person or $3,000 for a couple (married or common–law married).  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments.  If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources. 

Everyone has to fill out the general application. 

You can get an application three ways:

1. print one off from http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/PDFs/FormCombinedFAapplicationReceipt3-2009.pdf
2. pick-up an application at the Douglas County Human Services office, or
3. have an application mailed to you by calling the Douglas County Human Services office

Also the person will have to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care required. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

People with HIV/AIDS may be able to get Medicaid.  The applicant cannot have more than $2022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from employment, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2000 in resources for a single person or $3000 for a couple (married or common –law married).  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments. If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources. 

If the person is not already getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), they have to fill out the disability application. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.

Everyone has to fill out the general application. 

You can get an application three ways:

1. print one off from http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/PDFs/FormCombinedFAapplicationReceipt3-2009.pdf
2. pick-up an application at the Douglas County Human Services office, or
3. have an application mailed to you by calling the Douglas County Human Services office

Also the person will have to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care required. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

People 18 or over with mental illness may be able to get Medicaid.  The person cannot have more than $2022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from work, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  If the applicant has more than this income limit, then the applicant will have to create an income trust in order to become and remain eligible.  The person also cannot have more than $2000 in resources for a single person. If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources.  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments. 

If the person is not already getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), they have to fill out the disability application. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.

Everyone has to fill out the general application. 

You can get an application three ways:

1. print one off from http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/PDFs/FormCombinedFAapplicationReceipt3-2009.pdf
2. pick-up an application at the Douglas County Human Services office, or
3. have an application mailed to you by calling the Douglas County Human Services office

Also the person will have to meet with someone who will determine the medical level of care required. 

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

If you would like information on mental illness and how to receive support for yourself and your family, you can contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness by visiting their website or calling them at (800) 950-6264." 

In order to receive this special Medicaid, someone will have to first contact the Community Center Board.  People 18 or over with a developmental disability may be able to get Medicaid.  The person cannot have more than $2022 a month in income.  Examples of income are money you get from work, child support, unemployment or Social Security.  If the applicant has more than this income limit, then the applicant will have to create an income trust in order to become and remain eligible.  This income trust cannot be combined with any other bank accounts.  The applicant also cannot have more than $2000 in resources for a single person.  If the applicant is married, the spouse may be able to keep some additional resources.  Examples of resources are money in your bank accounts, or your retirement plans or investments. 

If the person is not already getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), [both underscores links to http://www.socialsecurity.gov], they have to fill out the disability application. Please also complete a release form for all your doctors and medical providers.

Everyone has to fill out the general application. 

You can get an application three ways:

1. print one off from http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/fap/PDFs/FormCombinedFAapplicationReceipt3-2009.pdf
2. pick-up an application at the Douglas County Human Services office, or
3. have an application mailed to you by calling the Douglas County Human Services office

Every year you will have to apply again to make sure you are still able to receive Medicaid.

There is a wait list for this program.  The State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing maintains the wait list.  The Douglas County Department of Human Services can not move people up on the wait list.  You will get a letter from the State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing when your name is close to the top of the wait list.