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SPECIAL
TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR DIALYSIS OR
TOTAL PARENTERAL HYPERALIMENTATION (TPN)
What
services are offered?
Provides
dialysis or TPN services only. Individuals who qualify for regular Medi-Cal
with a share-of-cost will have dual eligibility and will have comprehensive
coverage under the regular Medi-Cal program.
Who
can be covered?
Individuals
who receive or need dialysis or TPN services.
Is
there an income limit?
No,
but the individual may be required to pay, or assume full legal responsibility
to pay, a portion of the costs of the dialysis or TPN and any related
services based on a percentage of their Annual Net Worth (ANW).
Is
there a property limit?
No,
but the net market value of all nonexempt real and personal property
is combined with the annual gross income to determine the Annual Net
Worth (ANW).
Can
an individual receive services if he/she has other health insurance?
Yes.
How
much does it cost?
Nothing.
Is
citizenship or legal residency required?
Yes,
for full benefits. Benefits are restricted to nursing care only for
aliens who were denied PRUCOL (permanently residing in the United States
under color of law).
How
to file an application?
For
additional information, call
(626)
854-4987.
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