Medicaid Eligibility & Enrollment Specialist

Volunteers of America National Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with discretionary contribution

Paid Time Off + Personal Days

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)

Get paid early (access up to 50% of E-

Job summary

Volunteers of America National Services’ Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE in Louisville seeks an Eligibility Specialist to gather admissions information, coordinate intake, and guide participants through Medicaid and public assistance processes. This position reports to Enrollment leadership and supports enrollment with community agencies.

The role involves occasional home visits across Jefferson County, with a pay range of $47,000–$54,000, Monday–Friday hours, and potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in health and human services or related field.
• Two years of case work experience in public assistance programs or information and referral role within senior services.
• Familiarity with benefits available to older adults; training or related experience in the job assigned.

Responsibilities

• Gathers documentation and application requirements with participants for Medicaid approval.
• Ensures compliance with State Medicaid Rules and Regulations for Long Term Care Medicaid.
• Assists participants with SNAP and other state public assistance applications.
• Tracks private pay and Medicare-only clients and supports transition to Medicaid eligibility.
• Works with Health Plan Operations Team to monitor A/R aging and collect debts.
• Reviews Medicaid eligibility and assists with re-certification processes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in health and human services field

Equivalent four (4) years of experience related to public benefits

Job description

Volunteers of America National Services’ Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE in Louisville seeks an Eligibility Specialist to gather admissions information, coordinate intake, and guide participants through Medicaid and public assistance processes. This position reports to Enrollment leadership and supports enrollment with community agencies.

The role involves occasional home visits across Jefferson County, with a pay range of $47,000–$54,000, Monday–Friday hours, and potential