Applying for Medicaid for spouse; DHS contracted nurse scheduled for interview soon. I am concerned as to how and with what information will they make their decisions... Their assessment to DHS nurse is what her allowed services will be based on. Will they allow input from me or her family doctor or do they base it strictly on patient interview? She can communicate and may tell them nothing is wrong, and she doesn't need anybody helping her... or, she may get belligerent and refuse the interview! Only I, with help from our doctor who has treated her for this condition for 15 years... can tell them the problem. I realize they are professionals (hopefully) and are aware of the conditions they may encounter. Wonder if someone may have had this encounter recently. My provider is Arkansas and some states are different...
Cook? Yes.
Clean. Frown, if I wanted to. But I don't.
Laundry? Frown
Bills, shopping? Yes
Transport? Help would be good with that.
Showering & dressing? Maybe.
The Social Worker knew just what questions to delve a little deeper into. It was done wirh tact & respect. Eg You cook? Tell me more.. Breakfast? Snacks? Hot meal for dinner? What do cook for dinner? Lasagne? That sounds hard!
No. I just rip the packet open & put in the microwave. It's very easy.
I see.
I hope you get a similar tactful & respectful person who also has the skill to see the truth of it.
That's it. Just short and sweet. Not in their face. Just offering help.
Good luck. I hope you'll update us right on this threat after interviews. You can so help others thereby, in knowing what to expect.