Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

Job Title : Medicaid Benefits Eligibility Specialist (Temporary 3 months or longer) Industry : Healthcare FSLA status : Non-Exempt Department : Operations Location : Linthicum, MD and vicinity Pay Rate: $23.05 At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company's growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here. NTT DATA Services currently seeks a Medicaid Benefits Eligibility Specialist join our team for a 3-month temporary assignment or longer. If you feel you are qualified by the description below, please apply for a chance to interview and discuss your skills & qualifications. You'll join and work with a team of talented people who enjoy solving tough problems and improving the healthcare industry. They believe in supporting both personal and professional growth. That means, they pay attention to goals, celebrate milestones, and highly encourage learning opportunities. Job Summary : Medicaid Eligibility Retention Specialist to work with and assist current Medicaid members to retain or renew their Medicaid eligibility and remain a member in the ABHMD Managed Care Organization (MCO) Plan, by preventing or rectifying the disenrollment of members due to loss of their Maryland Medicaid eligibility.
Job Responsibilities:
Understand, and assure compliance to and adherence with, the Medicaid enrollment regulations, and related Maryland Health Choice program policies and procedures related to Maryland Medicaid HealthChoice and Maryland COMAR regulations of their loss eligibility.
Notify members, in accordance with ABHMD Policies & Procedures (which reflect Maryland Medicaid HealthChoice and Maryland COMAR regulations) of their loss of eligibility
Conducts comprehensive evaluation of Members using care management tools and information/data review.
Coordinate with Primary Care Sites when working with members on loss of Maryland Medicaid eligibility.
Develop a process for effectively identifying members with issues and communicating resolution of the issue. Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices
Consult on matters regarding company policies, procedures, and practices.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Care.
Utilizes case management and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines and company policies and procedures.
Qualifications :

• 3+ years healthcare experience
• 3+ years' experience working with Medicare/Medicaid
• 2+ years of working with Medicaid eligibility requirements, enrollment, renewal, and redetermination related regulations and process.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience

About NTT DATA Services :
NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit or LinkedIn to learn more.
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Other functions and accountabilities may be assigned from time to time. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending, stretching or reaching required. Requires the physical dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment as
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