Author Topic: Medicaid in NJ (Read 13466 times)

yuneeq · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2013, 01:34:11 AM »

Quote from: smurf on February 27, 2013, 01:28:18 AM

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Thanks! Now I realize that it's actually called NJ Family Care, that's what was getting me confused. Does anyone know if using LRRC will speed up the sign-up process, as MarkS says it takes a couple of months to get accepted.

Also, added a wiki.

MarkS · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2013, 07:06:02 AM »

Quote from: yuneeq on February 27, 2013, 01:34:11 AM

Does anyone know if using LRRC will speed up the sign-up process, as MarkS says it takes a couple of months to get accepted.

No. Try Calling Freeholder Gerry Little's office 2 weeks after mailing your application. He may be able to get it expedited for you.

I know food stamps had a 4-5 month wait and people reported calling him (once their application was mailed in) and getting on the next day.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2013, 08:09:46 AM »

Quote from: yuneeq on February 27, 2013, 01:34:11 AM

Thanks! Now I realize that it's actually called NJ Family Care, that's what was getting me confused. Does anyone know if using LRRC will speed up the sign-up process, as MarkS says it takes a couple of months to get accepted.

Also, added a wiki.

If your persistent you can speed it up. you have to actually have a case worker process your paperwork not just put in his to do pile. You have to be willing to go and sit in the nasty waiting room for three hours and beg to see a caseworker, get him to to file it. Make sure every single document is there, not having a document will cause a six month delay and will P-off the worker...
Also its imperative to get a half decent worker, most are borderline insane....
Next step is to get hold of your workers supervisor who has the authority to tell your worker to file your case by the end of the day/week. It is no easy task to get hold of her or convince her. In this business HUCA means a million times trying random numbers in the sequence hoping to catch a person who wont slam down the phone or maybe a supervisor...

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2013, 08:25:02 AM »

I also recommend speaking to the LRRC to make sure you have every possibly required document. If you are unsure ask them. A missing document is a sure delay of months.
If you file by mail and cross every T, dot every I etc you should get it within 3 months though.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2013, 08:26:44 AM »

I have also confirmed that they are matching income, IE if you rent your basement to tenant but do not report your rental income but your tenant who is also on programs deducts the expense they will bust you.

meshugener · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2013, 08:46:52 AM »

@MarkS
Isn't that what Christie said in his speech that singles DO qualify?

MarkS · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:10:06 AM »

Quote from: meshugener on February 27, 2013, 08:46:52 AM

@MarkS
Isn't that what Christie said in his speech that singles DO qualify?

I just skimmed through it now. Looks like he's saying that's an opportunity that may start in 2014. If and when that happens the system will get crazy flooded making the waiting period even worse than it is now!

meshugener · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:41:04 AM »

Well, the current system makes no sense for me.

bubkiz · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2013, 11:57:18 PM »

Just got a letter stating "been terminated due to failure to complete and return renewal forms to agency". I never got any renewal form. What is my best recourse?
Any advice much appreciated.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #29 on:** February 28, 2013, 12:00:34 AM »

Quote from: bubkiz on February 27, 2013, 11:57:18 PM

Just got a letter stating "been terminated due to failure to complete and return renewal forms to agency". I never got any renewal form. What is my best recourse?
Any advice much appreciated.

Sorry for your loss

Its gonna be tough, they wont let you back for three months. Officially they claim that you are responsible for renewing the application.
You are going to have to get a supervisor to help you, they are hard to get hold of...

bubkiz · « **Reply #30 on:** February 28, 2013, 12:07:15 AM »

Quote from: churnbabychurn on February 28, 2013, 12:00:34 AM

Sorry for your loss
Its gonna be tough, they wont let you back for three months. Officially they claim that you are responsible for renewing the application.
You are going to have to get a supervisor to help you, they are hard to get hold of...

Do I need to fill out the regular application or is there a shorter renewal form available?

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #31 on:** February 28, 2013, 12:24:09 AM »

Quote from: bubkiz on February 28, 2013, 12:07:15 AM

Do I need to fill out the regular application or is there a shorter renewal form available?

IME the renewal is always the same as a new one for JC anyway...
Definitely ask your case worker first if it can be faster than a new ap

Deal Guy · « **Reply #32 on:** February 28, 2013, 12:38:38 AM »

I sent my renewal in a week after Sandy. What is the ETA to get a letter back from them that im renewed?

MarkS · « **Reply #33 on:** February 28, 2013, 07:10:31 AM »

Quote from: Deal Guy on February 28, 2013, 12:38:38 AM

I sent my renewal in a week after Sandy. What is the ETA to get a letter back from them that im renewed?

Many months but you won't lose your current coverage in the meantime.

ELIG · « **Reply #34 on:** February 28, 2013, 10:01:53 AM »

you can loose your coverage, they give some extra time and then you loose it, because of their backlog your kids can be without insurance for some time, chemed in lakewood has a temp insurance that works for a month or 2 for free, so if you loose it, check them ouy

Name Changed · « **Reply #35 on:** February 28, 2013, 10:32:01 AM »

Quote from: Deal Guy on February 28, 2013, 12:38:38 AM

I sent my renewal in a week after Sandy. What is the ETA to get a letter back from them that im renewed?

You should have got a response sometime in January. But as long as they got your renewal in their system, you won't be terminated.

(Even though they send in their renewal letter that if you don't return the documents by XXXX you will get terminated, its not really the case)

yuneeq · « **Reply #36 on:** February 28, 2013, 12:37:39 PM »

Does anyone know if I would get reimbursed for private insurance that I pay for while waiting to get accepted to NJ Famly Care?

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #37 on:** February 28, 2013, 01:14:56 PM »

Quote from: yuneeq on February 28, 2013, 12:37:39 PM

Does anyone know if I would get reimbursed for private insurance that I pay for while waiting to get accepted to NJ Famly Care?

I know of a guy who got them to retroactively pay medical expenses. (Because they delayed him 8 months and his wife had a baby etc) No way they gonna pay for your insurance though IMHO

ybeeds · « **Reply #38 on:** February 28, 2013, 02:10:41 PM »

The LRRC Is not updated!!! they gave me a old application and they didn't tell me about half the documents i needed resulting in alot of wasted time (and gas)

yuneeq · « **Reply #39 on:** February 28, 2013, 02:19:11 PM »

Quote from: ybeeds on February 28, 2013, 02:10:41 PM

The LRRC Is not updated!!! they gave me a old application and they didn't tell me about half the documents i needed resulting in alot of wasted time (and gas)

Can you share with us the proper documents that are needed?
Also I cannot get in touch with LRRC as I wait on hold forever and the call automatically hangs up after 24 minutes.
Any ideas?

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