- Must live in Harrison County and be a United States (U.S.) citizen. - Serves individuals of any age who need long term care. - Financial eligibility is an income at 225% of the Federal Poverty Level and assets up to $2,000 for an individual, $3,000 for a couple; those whose income is higher must create a Qualified Income Trust (QIT).

- Some information can be cross-checked electronically, reducing the physical documents required. - Proof of: Identity, age, Social Security number, citizenship or legal alien status (green card), need for nursing home level of care, Medicaid number if already in place, income, assets, and health insurance status. - Applicants who are U.S. citizens and NOT receiving Medicare or SSI will have to show proof of citizenship. Primary documents for this purpose are a valid or expired passport, certificate of naturalization, or certificate of U.S. citizenship those who do not have one of these will need TWO (2) documents: A certified birth certificate, hospital birth record, or religious birth record made within 3 months of birth, PLUS an identity document, which in most cases is a government issued ID such as state ID or driver's license. - May also need documentation of name change for any reason. - If client cannot afford the necessary documents, or documents are unavailable, agency worker will assist the client to obtain them or find other options. - Services will not be denied or terminated because of this requirement, as long as client makes an effort to comply.

- Available by phone Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. - Application available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.