State Given OK to Accept Some New Medicaid Applications

The state’s Division of Senior and Disabilities Services has been given permission to begin accepting applications for home care and community care services under the Medicaid waiver program – but only for people with emergency needs. Division Director Rebecca Hilgendorf says the federal officials set the criteria that determines who qualifies for assistance.

Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau

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