MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST
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Position Details

Pay Range: $42,485.00/yr - $48,858.00/yr

This range is provided by the New York City Fire Department. Actual pay will depend on skills and experience. Discuss with your recruiter for more details.

Job Responsibilities

• Review Medicaid applications and renewals for Home Care Services, ensuring documentation completeness and accuracy according to NYC, NYS, and Federal guidelines.
• Complete case actions using the Welfare Management System (WMS), EDItS Plus, HRA One Viewer, eMedNY, and other systems, including consumer notices and system updates.
• Determine if additional documentation or referrals are needed for eligibility decisions.
• Consult with supervisors on complex cases to ensure timely processing within deadlines.

Location and Salary

Work Location: 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238

Salary Range: $42,485 - $48,858

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of 30 college semester credits, or
• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience in areas like social services, customer service, or navigating assistance programs, or a combination of education and experience substituting credits for experience.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to review case data and perform basic mathematical computations for Medicaid eligibility.
• Critical thinking, organization, and attention to detail.

Additional Information

This position is open to qualified persons with disabilities under the 55-a Program. Indicate interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.

Eligible for federal and state loan forgiveness programs. Visit for details.

Residency within 90 days of appointment is generally required; certain exceptions apply.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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