Eligibility worker vs welfare eligibility interviewer

Differences between eligibility worker and welfare eligibility interviewer duties and responsibilities

Eligibility worker example responsibilities.

• Calculate and determine benefits and renewals for applicants to state entitlement programs, CalFresh and Medi-Cal.
• Greet the clients when they come to apply to foodstamps, calworks or medical.
• Interview clients for food stamps, TANF and Medicaid to see if they are eligible to receive benefits.
• Plan, implement and coordinate programs and services to TANF recipients and their family members in order to promote self-sufficiency.
• Carry all the cases for the entire county of individuals who are self employ but still eligible for Calworks and/or foodstamps.
• Gather require information and documentation to determine eligibility in the Medi-Cal program while implementing policies and regulations.
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Welfare eligibility interviewer example responsibilities.

• Modify standard Nielsen script as required to achieve customer cooperation.
• Maintain patient information confidential and HIPPA compliant.
• Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive Medicaid & Medicare
• Complete and file requisitions for handicap equipment with medicaid and vendors.
• Advise patients with benefit and eligibility information by phone and/or internet to determine coverage choices in order to process therapy recommendations.
• Use influencing skills and techniques to overcome objections and maximize potential Nielsen family participation.