MEPD Staff

May May Not Provide applicants or their representatives with a copy of Appendix XXXVI for informational purposes only. Tell applicants or their representatives that they need a QIT. Provide applicants or their representatives with applicable policy and procedures. Recommend specific actions applicants or their representatives should take to become eligible for Medicaid. Refer applicants or their representatives to the following allowable referral list: local legal aid office, local Area Agency on Aging, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, local bar association or lawyer referral service, Advocacy Inc., or State Bar of Texas for a list of attorneys who practice elder law in the area. Tell applicants or their representatives whether or not they must have an attorney to establish a QIT. Recommend that an applicant or representative consult with a specific attorney or organization. (See allowable referral list.) Speak with their supervisor or regional services attorney about any questions they have regarding the use of Appendix XXXVI. Recommend that an applicant or representative call an HHSC attorney for legal advice.