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c. Applicant‘s gross monthly income cannot exceed $ 1,125.41 if residing in a county home;

d. includes the income test and the $52 Personal Needs Allowance exclusion.

5. What are the guidelines for RCAP/Medicaid acceptance into the RCAP program?

a. Aged, blind or disability eligibility is determined;

b. Has countable resources less than $ $2,000 (for an individual) and $3,000 if living with a spouse; and

c. Passes the applicable income test to receive assistance in the form of a state supplement while residing in the RCAP facility;

d. If this third requirement is met, the DFR case worker may check ‘Y’ on AEIIM for RCAP;

e. MASI should be treated the same as all other MED 1 categories, which include MA A, MA B, MA D, and MA R;

6. Can RCAP be retroactive to the date an individual begins receiving Medicaid?

No. In order to become a RCAP recipient, the individual must currently be receiving Medicaid. RCAP does not have a holding period while waiting for an individual to begin receiving Medicaid.

7. Can the RCAP coordinator facilitate with a resident’s Medicaid process or answer questions regarding Medicaid?

No. Anything regarding a resident’s Medicaid should be handled through the Medicaid office by calling 1-800-403-0864. The Division of Aging and Division of Family Resources cannot process Medicaid applications.