Isabella Springer

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Income and MA-LTC

Isabella Springer

Isabella Springer.

Using Isabella’s case documentation, answer each of the following questions to help you determine the appropriate income calculation.

1. Is Isabella residing in an LTCF or requesting services through a waiver?

Isabella is requesting services through the DD Waiver.

2. When are services anticipated to begin?

Based on the Lead Agency Case Manager/Worker Communication Form (DHS-5181) received from Margaret Mead (Isabella’s case manager), her DD services were anticipated to begin upon approval of MA-LTC.

3. When will MA-LTC begin for Isabella?

The DHS-3531 was received on the 25th of last month (LM/25/CY). Eligibility for MA-LTC cannot begin earlier than the date of the LTCC. The date of the LTCC and the anticipated begin date for DD services are the same as noted on the Lead Agency Case Manager/Worker Communication Form, which is LM/25/YY, and this is the date MA-LTC eligibility could begin.

4. Does Isabella have a community spouse?

No, she does not.

5. Will Isabella use an LTC income calculation?

No, Isabella is requesting coverage through a disability waiver. All people requesting coverage through a disability waiver use an MA Method B community income calculation.

6. What income calculation will you use for this month?

MA Method B community income calculation.

To Do: Update your version of Isabella’s DHS-5590 (MA-LTC Case Checklist) with the information about the income calculation begin and end dates.

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Updated September 15, 2021.
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