I agree with Allison, rather the box is checked to forward the Extra Help information to the State or not, the information doesn’t always get there or get there timely. 

 

I am a firm believer in completing the MSP application in-office and hand delivering to the FSD office.  It’s assurance it is there, and it is processed much quicker than if the Extra Help information was forwarded to the State.

 

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From: xxxxxx@lists.ncoa.org [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.ncoa.org] On Behalf Of Allison Riddle
Sent: Friday, June 2, 2017 9:00 AM
To: Bendersky, Judith (OIC) <xxxxxx@oic.wa.gov>
Cc: Leslie Fried <xxxxxx@ncoa.org>; xxxxxx@lists.ncoa.org
Subject: Re: MIPPA Listserv: RE: SSA Model letters to SSA enrollees on MSP and Extra Help

 

Missouri is the same. Just because they apply for Extra Help doesn't mean they get an application submitted for the MSP program. In fact, we have to follow up even for those on Medicaid, to make sure they're enrolled in MSP!

 

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On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 5:26 PM, Bendersky, Judith (OIC) <xxxxxx@oic.wa.gov> wrote:

It’s curious to me that CMS doesn’t just send the all-inclusive SSA-L448 to all possible limited income cohorts.  And the statement “If you file an application for Extra Help, you don’t have to file a separate application to get  help from your State” is not accurate for Alaska or WA.  Should I let Nancy Berryhill and Seema Verna know? 

 

From: xxxxxx@lists.ncoa.org [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.ncoa.org] On Behalf Of Leslie Fried
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 7:32 AM
To: xxxxxx@lists.ncoa.org
Subject: MIPPA Listserv: SSA Model letters to SSA enrollees on MSP and Extra Help

 

Hello All,

 

SSA has modified the letters they are sending to Medicare beneficiaries who may be eligible but not enrolled in MSP, Extra Help or both. Attached are the new model letters which are being sent out over the next four weeks. They are individually addressed to recipient (i.e. not just the form letter). As we previously noted in an earlier email, we have posted the visualization and zip code data where the letters are being sent on our webpage.

 

https://www.ncoa.org/economic-security/benefits/visualizations/lis-msp-potential-eligibles/

 

Thanks,

Leslie

 

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