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University of New Orleans
CAU Eligibility Specialist
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An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.
$47,935 / year median in Louisiana
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department Eligibility Support Job Summary Job Description Timely complete appeal actions to re-open and/or close cases in accordance with appeal status. Take precautions to not re-notice appellants when taking these actions. Process CAU reversals which will include clearing issues and discrepancies in LaMEDS to assist with the processing of applications and renewals. Review data systems to determine what action needs to be performed. Maintain controls to ensure reversals are completed within required deadlines. Document eligibility research electronically in the required Medicaid system applications. Prepare eligibility decision notices by inputting required data into the corresponding Medicaid application systems, as necessary. Maintain knowledge of Medicaid policies and procedures and ensure that any new changes, updates or clearances are applied accordingly. Maintain knowledge and usage of all verification systems the agency has access to. Interpret and apply complex federal, state, and agency policy. Employ rudimentary knowledge and terminology of legal, medical and business areas, including real estate and insurance. Trend and analyze appeals data both regionally and statewide. Develop and produce reporting based on appeals data to influence training needs and decision making. Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings. Other tasks as directed.