Public Benefits Eligibility Specialist

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) in Alaska seeks an Eligibility Technician 2 to provide timely eligibility determinations and benefit applications for Social Security, Medicaid, and public assistance programs for guardians and vulnerable Alaskans.

Based in Anchorage, you will use EMS, EIS, NSTAR, and MS Office to manage new applications and renewals while coordinating with statewide guardians and agencies.

Qualifications

• Proficient with multiple systems or able to quickly become proficient with EMS, EIS, NSTAR, and Microsoft Office.
• Able to track and complete renewal notices and recertifications for public entitlement programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate eligibility assessments and benefit applications for Social Security, Division of Public Assistance, and Title XIX Medicaid programs for clients of the Public Guardian.
• Track and renew notices/recertifications; support guardians statewide.

Tools

Estate Management Software (EMS)

Eligibility Information System (EIS)

NSTAR

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) in Alaska seeks an Eligibility Technician 2 to provide timely eligibility determinations and benefit applications for Social Security, Medicaid, and public assistance programs for guardians and vulnerable Alaskans.

Based in Anchorage, you will use EMS, EIS, NSTAR, and MS Office to manage new applications and renewals while coordinating with statewide guardians and agencies.