The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has published informational videos accompanying a series of documents that outline the various documentation that members need when applying for Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) services.
“This new format will help ready Nebraskans for a variety of life circumstances, whether it’s applying for Medicaid, preparing to move to an assisted living facility, or just preparing for the later stages of life,” MLTC Interim Director Matt Ahern said.
The MLTC toolkit documents, along with the videos, can be found at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/MLTC-Toolkits. The website also includes materials for external partners to utilize, including a one-pager document with a QR code leading to the website and graphics to post to social media.
The first video, titled “Medicaid Long-Term Care Documentation Guide,” goes over required information and documentation when applying for Medicaid. This includes information about the applicant and their health insurance, income, and resources.
The second video, titled “Financial Preparedness for Long-Term Healthcare Needs,” covers important documentation to share with loved ones and/or representatives while planning for the future. The toolkit goes over legal documents, assets, retirement assets, insurance policies, debts, and other necessary documents to gather.
“Making sure these critical documents are all in one place and shared with the right people can give people the peace of mind that they need, especially during later years in life,” Ahern said.