ACWDL 11-31: Lomeli Litigation Settlement Updates Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Income (SSI/SSP) Applicant and Recpient Medi-Cal Information Notices and Retroactive Eligibility Processing (08/17/11)

The Lomeli settlement agreement requires Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to send written notice to SSI/SSP applicants and recipients about the opportunity to receive retroactive Medi-Cal coverage for the three month period prior to the SSI/SSP application month.  This change will help ensure that SSI/SSP beneficiaries do not miss the window to request retroactive coverage. The letter instructs Counties how to process retroactive eligibility requests.  Beneficiaries should also be informed about the opportunity to seek reimbursement for medical costs incurred during the retro period and disability evaluation period. [Download]