C7.24 Extraordinary Medical Care/Medical Expenses of a Medically Complex Child

Introduction

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Practice Guidance

Procedure

​The SSW:

  1. Arranges with the caregiver for the child to receive necessary treatment and to have the bill submitted to the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), if Medicaid will not cover the bill.​ 1 
  2. Immediately files for reconsideration if Medicaid denies needed medical treatment for the child;

Footnotes​

  1. Instructions for filing are listed on the denial form.

Documents

Revisions