Pls help- Switch to Medicaid for child ADHD benefits?

amother

Thu, Nov 03 2022, 8:01 am

Hi can someone please please help me from experience?
Is it true that I can get a certain amount of hours of help for a diagnosed child? (ADHD) I think it's called a "worker"
what other benefits can I get?
Would really appreciate any info! preferably from first hand experience
Thank you in advance !

amother

DarkGray

Thu, Nov 03 2022, 8:13 am

Opwdd through Medicaid. Call rayim 718-946-7700
Or similar agency to apply. They will tell
You what you need to do.

amother

Celeste

Thu, Nov 03 2022, 8:30 am

Depends where you live. In NJ you don’t get anything.

amother

Thu, Nov 03 2022, 8:53 am

amother Celeste wrote:

Depends where you live. In NJ you don’t get anything.

Oh wow, no I live in NY

amother

Thu, Nov 03 2022, 8:58 am

amother DarkGray wrote:

Opwdd through Medicaid. Call rayim 718-946-7700
Or similar agency to apply. They will tell
You what you need to do.

Thank you so much
Do you have experience with this all? Just curious from a mom point of view, is it worth it etc

newmother

Thu, Nov 03 2022, 8:59 am

A child with just ADHD will not qualify for opwdd but could qualify for health homes- you can call hamaspik, rayim or any other agencies to ask about it

amother

Thu, Nov 03 2022, 9:07 am

newmother wrote:

A child with just ADHD will not qualify for opwdd but could qualify for health homes- you can call hamaspik, rayim or any other agencies to ask about it

He has a little anxiety can he get an official diagnosis or a little anxiety is something anyone with ADHD is likely to have and is therefore considered part of it and not dual? If u know..

amother

DarkGray

Thu, Nov 03 2022, 10:37 am

Call rayim they will
Tell you about the diagnosis that are needed etc…

amother

Sat, Nov 05 2022, 7:43 pm

amother DarkGray wrote:

Call rayim they will
Tell you about the diagnosis that are needed etc…

Thank you so much everyone!
I'll try calling the numbers

amother

Geranium

Sat, Nov 05 2022, 9:32 pm

newmother wrote:

A child with just ADHD will not qualify for opwdd but could qualify for health homes- you can call hamaspik, rayim or any other agencies to ask about it

That’s not correct. My child has adhd and is getting qualified for opwdd. You have to submit proof of diagnosis and medication and have the child be seen by a social worker. It is very worth it. The child gets a “worker” to help them a certain amount of hours per week plus “therapies” like swimming etc

amother

Green

Sat, Nov 05 2022, 9:33 pm

I think this means giving up your regular private insurance. Please consider if that’s worth it, access to other better doctors. Good luck! There does seem to be so much available

amother

Sat, Nov 05 2022, 9:41 pm

amother Geranium wrote:

Omg thanks that's awesome!!
Which org did you go to ?

amother

Sat, Nov 05 2022, 9:43 pm

amother Green wrote:

I think this means giving up your regular private insurance. Please consider if that’s worth it, access to other better doctors. Good luck! There does seem to be so much available

Thanks he's not on private insurance but another state funded one "essential plan one"

amother

Geranium

Sat, Nov 05 2022, 9:51 pm

amother OP wrote:

Omg thanks that's awesome!!
Which org did you go to ?

Comfort health

Although I’m hearing there are other agencies that are better and easier to work with than comfort health 🤷‍♀️

Also I don’t think you have to give up your other insurance. If your child qualifies then they get the Medicaid in addition.